After flying high against Valley Forge Military Academy last Wednesday, Jenkintown came back down to earth. The Jenkintown Drakes lost 17-7 to the Bristol Warriors on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jenkintown of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Bristol's part, Cole Guy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Guy has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Guy was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hayden Scancella was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was DJ Ayala, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Jenkintown has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Bristol, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Jenkintown will be playing at home against Dock Mennonite at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dock Mennonite is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Jenkintown will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bristol, they will face off against The Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Bristol is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.1 runs per game this season.
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