Baseball Preview: Jefferson Saints vs. Bruce Randolph Grizzlies
Jefferson is 2-8 against Bruce Randolph since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Jefferson Saints will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bruce Randolph Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Jefferson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Jefferson narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Arrupe Jesuit 12-10.
Ronald Hurtado and Demitrius Martinez did most of the damage at the plate: Hurtado went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run, while Martinez scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. AJ Alvarado was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Bruce Randolph fell victim to Dawson School and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They suffered a tough 20-0 loss at the hands of the Mustangs. The match marked the first time this season in which Bruce Randolph was not able to get on the board.
Jefferson's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Bruce Randolph, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Jefferson came up short against Bruce Randolph in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-1. Thankfully for Jefferson, Jose Barrales (who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-2) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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