Bayard Rustin suffered their closest defeat since May 8, 2024 on Monday. They fell just short of the Coatesville Red Raiders by a score of 4-2. The Golden Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
JP Hoffmayer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, AJ Calio was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Keegan McShea was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Bayard Rustin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Coatesville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bayard Rustin will face off against rival Downingtown West at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Coatesville is set to square off against their familiar foe Bishop Shanahan at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Red Raiders 2.2, the Eagles 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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