Essex lost to Northumberland on Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Trojans came out on top against the Indians by a score of 4-1.
Noah Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He has become a key player for Essex: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise.
Keion Hence
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Keion Hence, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Essex's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Kameron Gaines, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Essex now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Northumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Essex will challenge King William at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 3.7, the Cavaliers 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Northumberland, they will face off against King & Queen Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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