Bordentown dropped their record down to 11-8 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 8-0 to the Cherokee Chiefs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Scotties have suffered since April 1, 2024.
As for Cherokee, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 18-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.9 runs this season.
For Cherokee's part, the result came thanks to Brett Gable's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. Gable has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cherokee got a big performance out of Mason Kelleher, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most doubles Kelleher has posted over his last four contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Brett Chiesa, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bordentown will take on Hamilton at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cherokee, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lenape at 3:45 p.m. The Indians will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Chiefs surely won't give up without a fight.
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