Published June 17. 2015 12:00AM
Scott Phillips isn't expecting a run to the NORCO title for this year's B & M Provisions club, formerly known as the Jeffs.
But Phillips does see potential in what they're building in Bethlehem.
B & M entered this week at 1-5 overall and the team is battling so far this season, despite the wins not coming as Phillips had hoped.
"Unlike last year, we're competing in every game so far," he said. "We're a young team and we're probably two years away from really challenging to make a run at the league."
B & M have given up six runs a game in their losses, as their lone win was a 5-0 victory over Freemansburg.
Headlining the B & M roster are Abner Santana (C), Ben Kraihanzel (RF) and Andy Rivera (SS/P).
Monday's contest against East Stroudsburg was rained out, but they were supposed to be back in play on Tuesday against Nazareth.
With a tough slate of games in NORCO this year, Phillips is remaining realistic, as well as positive about his teams chances to finish out the season.
"I'm hoping we can finish around .500," he said. "It's going to be tough to make the playoffs. We're just trying to keep the kids together for the long-haul because this group has a bright future."