Lenape extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 8-8 in the process. They came up short against the Egg Harbor Township Eagles, falling 12-1. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 4-1 to the Eagles when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Egg Harbor Township, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-12. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Egg Harbor Township's part, Gabi Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Laura Mack and Kaci Velardi did most of the damage at the plate: Mack went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Velardi got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Mack a new career-high. Sadie VanDine was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Lenape will square off against Northern Burlington at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Egg Harbor Township does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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