Baseball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers

For the second straight game, Thomas Jefferson will face off against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy. Thomas Jefferson will take on Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with five straight defeats, while Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy will come in with three straight wins.

Things were looking good for Thomas Jefferson after they put the first points on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy, falling 13-3.

For Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's part, Jeremy Gibson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Gibson has posted since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-2 (and 2-9 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, Gavin Gibson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Hayden Chastant was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Thomas Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.