Softball Recap: Jackson Find Success

Jackson proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by six) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Point Pleasant Big Blacks 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ironman/Ironladies have posted since April 9, 2024.

Serenity Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aaliyah Barnett, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Wright, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Point Pleasant, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Jackson didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-2 win against Circleville on the 25th. As for Point Pleasant, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-5 victory against Meigs on the 26th.