Vineland extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 8-9 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-3 to the St. Augustine Prep Hermits, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hermits this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Wednesday.
Dawson Carter was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for St. Augustine Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-4. The result was nothing new for the Hermits, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
On St. Augustine Prep's side, Ethan Suppi made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Suppi has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Jameson Dobis looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last three matchups.
Back at the plate, St. Augustine Prep got a massive performance out of Alex Weingartner, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run and three runs. Those three runs gave Weingartner a new career-high. Another player making a difference was DJ Lloyd, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI and one stolen base.
Coming up, Vineland will challenge Absegami at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Augustine Prep will be paying especially close attention to the Fighting Clan's contest: after the Fighting Clan face off against the Braves, they'll take on St. Augustine Prep again at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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