Baseball Game Preview: South Plaquemines Hurricanes vs. Thomas Jefferson

South Plaquemines hasn't had much luck against Thomas Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The South Plaquemines Hurricanes will be playing at home against Thomas Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. South Plaquemines is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.

On Thursday, South Plaquemines didn't have quite enough to beat A.J. Ellender and fell 7-6.

Dean Ancalade

Stolen Base

03/13/25 @ A.J. Ellender	3
03/12/25 vs West Jefferson	2
03/12/25 @ West Jefferson	2
02/14/25 vs Wright	3
02/13/25 @ West St. John	1

Dean Ancalade and Juan St. Ann stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ancalade scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while St. Ann scored two runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Ancalade is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Khi Ancar was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson lost 11-1 to Riverdale on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson hasn't had much luck with Riverdale recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.

Thomas Jefferson saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kasen Rich, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.

Thomas Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for South Plaquemines, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.

Thomas Jefferson's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: South Plaquemines hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. It's a different story for Thomas Jefferson, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain South Plaquemines' hitters?

South Plaquemines couldn't quite finish off Thomas Jefferson in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 6-4. Will South Plaquemines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.