Baseball Recap: Jefferson Area's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road
By Team Reports
Apr 18, 2025, 3:53am
Baseball Recap: Jefferson Area Falcons vs. Geneva Eagles

Falcons
04/17/25 @ Geneva | 17-2 |
04/14/25 vs Geneva | 5-4 |
04/12/25 @ Perry | 4-5 |
04/09/25 vs Conneaut | 17-0 |
04/04/25 vs Girard | 1-3 |
Jefferson Area had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Geneva on Thursday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 17-2 win. With that victory, the Falcons brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Tate Hudson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Logan Saksa was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Toby Dickson, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Jefferson Area hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Geneva struck out eight times.
Jefferson Area's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Geneva, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coming up, Jefferson Area will face off against Benedictine at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bengals will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Geneva, they will take on Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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