Kent School had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it 14. They fell 4-1 to the Westminster School Martlets. That's two games in a row now that the Lions have lost by exactly three runs.
As for Westminster School, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
For Westminster School's part, Zachary Jainchill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. Jainchill has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Pleau, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Westminster School's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Lytle, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Kent School will square off against rival Choate Rosemary Hall School at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Westminster School is set to challenge their familiar foe Loomis Chaffee School at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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