Baseball Recap: Jay County Triumphs

By Team Reports Apr 12, 2025, 8:59pm

Baseball Recap: Jay County Patriots vs. Mississinewa Indians

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While Jay County put up plenty of runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Mississinewa. The Patriots blew past the Indians 14-0. With that victory, the Patriots brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.

Kade Sommers

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/12/25 @ Mississinewa11
05/07/24 vs Southern Wells10
04/04/25 vs Eastbrook5
04/22/24 @ Monroe Central4
04/06/24 vs Mississinewa4

Kade Sommers tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over 4.2 innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high.

On the hitting side, Carter Fugiett was incredible, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austin Myers, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Jay County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Jay County's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Mississinewa, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jay County will face off against Coldwater at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mississinewa, they will take on Southern Wells at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.

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