Bayard Rustin hasn't had much luck against Downingtown West recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Golden Knights are taking a road trip to face off against the Whippets at 4:00 p.m. Bayard Rustin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Downingtown West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bayard Rustin is headed into the game having just suffered their closest defeat since May 8, 2024 on Monday. They fell just short of Coatesville by a score of 4-2. The Golden Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
JP Hoffmayer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, AJ Calio made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Keegan McShea was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Downingtown West fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Central Bucks South on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Titans by a score of 4-3. The Whippets' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Downingtown West saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Kershner, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Bayard Rustin's record is now 4-4. As for Downingtown West, their record now sits at 2-10.
Bayard Rustin came up short against Downingtown West in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 15-10. Can the Golden Knights avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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