Sandy Spring Friends started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Chen. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chargers on Thursday.
Noah Gross put in work no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That triple was his first of the season.
Gross wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Darrion Sardo, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Those hits marked the first that Sardo got this season.
Sandy Spring Friends' defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Chen, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sandy Spring Friends will face off against Smith Jewish Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chen, they will challenge Front Royal HomeSchool at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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