Softball Recap: Northeast Jones Tigers vs. Mendenhall Tigers
Northeast Jones entered their tilt with Mendenhall with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Mendenhall Tigers. Northeast Jones might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Caroline Myrick and Jasmine Jones were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Myrick tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Meanwhile, Jones pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Myrick got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Jones went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jaden Graham was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Erin Jefferson, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
On Mendenhall's side, Tyleigh Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrianna Catchings, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Northeast Jones' victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs per game. As for Mendenhall, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5-2.
Northeast Jones will head out on the road to square off against Southeast Lauderdale at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mendenhall, they will be playing at home against Morton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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