Cumberland extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-18 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Washington Township Minutemen. The Colts were not able to make up for their loss to the Minutemen from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Cumberland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Sheppard, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Sheppard's first of the season.
As for Washington Township, they moved to 5-14 with that victory, which also ended their nine-game losing streak. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
On Washington Township's side, Giovanni Christinzio was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Christinzio has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke McKenty, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cumberland will square off against Delsea at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something the Colts surely won't give up without a fight. As for Washington Township, they will face off against Kingsway at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Minutemen's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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