West Florence scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Penfield Patriots by a score of 14-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Jack Benson and Brody Cook stepped up to the plate in a big way. Benson went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double, while Cook went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Carson Haynes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Penfield's side, Jacob Natale was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Patrick Emling, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5.
West Florence has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-4 record this season.
West Florence will face off against St. Mary's Ryken at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (West Florence: 3.9, St. Mary's Ryken: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Penfield, they will challenge High Point Christian Academy at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Penfield has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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