Irondequoit is 8-0 against Gates Chili since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Irondequoit Eagles are on the road again to play the Gates Chili Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Irondequoit's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Hilton on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the Cadets. The contest marked the first time this year in which Irondequoit was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Gates Chili fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Bloomfield on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bombers by a score of 4-3.
Bruce Hanna spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaylen Givens was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Irondequoit's record now sits at 6-4. As for Gates Chili, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-8.
Irondequoit skirted past Gates Chili 3-1 in their previous matchup back in April. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Gates Chili's Sweeney Gavin, who struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Irondequoit still be able to contain Gavin? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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