A.J. Ellender was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the St. James Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to A.J. Ellender of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Michael Marcel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, A.J. Ellender saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Rodrigue, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kavin Robinson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
A.J. Ellender's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for St. James, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-15.
A.J. Ellender does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. James, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-3 loss vs. East Jefferson on the 15th.
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