Jenkins had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it eight. They lost 18-1 to the Mingo Central Miners. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Cavaliers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Mingo Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mingo Central's part, Dylan Vance was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over five innings pitched. Those 16 strikeouts gave Vance a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Mingo Central let Keziah Joplin and Aaron Blankenship run wild. Joplin went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Blankenship went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Joplin a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Newsome, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jenkins will face off against Twin Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mingo Central, they will challenge Bluefield at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Miners are facing the Beavers at the right time seeing as the Beavers are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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