Penns Grove extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-11. They lost 21-11 to the LEAP Academy Lancers. Even if the Red Devils couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Player #3 stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Yeneris Garcia, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
As for LEAP Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games.
On LEAP Academy's side, C Murray was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with ten stolen bases, five runs, and two RBI. Those ten stolen bases gave Murray a new career-high. Sylvanna Tascon was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with eight stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Penns Grove will look to defend their home field on Monday against Winslow Township at 4:00 p.m. As for LEAP Academy, they will head out to square off against Bridgeton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 20.67 runs per game on average), something the Lancers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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