D'Evelyn scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Elizabeth Cardinals with a sharp 15-5 win. D'Evelyn might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Hector Lein and Jack Meiser were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lein pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Meiser struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Lein has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Lein scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Meiser went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kai Strasser was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Thomas Sweetman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Elizabeth's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Evans, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Even though they lost, Elizabeth didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for D'Evelyn and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for Elizabeth, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
D'Evelyn will be playing at home against Littleton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Littleton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Elizabeth, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Falcon at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elizabeth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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