Leman Manhattan Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Brooklyn Friends Quakers by a score of 4-3.
Riku Kaizuka spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nicholas Shange was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Leman Manhattan Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Brooklyn Friends, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Leman Manhattan Prep will head out on the road to take on Dwight at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn Friends does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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