Penncrest was the 3-0 winner over Chichester when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Lions fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 8-7 on Friday. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Zach Mullin was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Mullin wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Bittle, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Penncrest's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Chichester, their record now sits at 12-4.
Looking ahead, Penncrest will face off against Radnor at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Raptors' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chichester, they will square off against Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Friars/Pandas have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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