Princeton couldn't quite beat Lakota East on Tuesday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point loss they were dealt on Monday. The Princeton Vikings fell just short of the Lakota East Thunderhawks by a score of 6-4. Princeton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ryan Maloney was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits.
At the plate, Daelyn Jarman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Perry Miller Jr., who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Princeton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Lakota East, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Princeton will take on Lakota West at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lakota East, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Middletown at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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