Jim Thorpe came into this matchup off a tough 12-run loss last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs by a score of 8-6 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Olympians have suffered since May 4, 2024.
Jim Thorpe saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Lazorick, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Zack Murphy was another, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Jim Thorpe's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Northern Lehigh, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 2-7 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jim Thorpe will host Bangor at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Northern Lehigh, they will welcome Notre Dame at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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