The Shaw Raiders will take on the Jordan Red Jackets at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Shaw was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Kendrick on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers stepped up to hand the Cherokees a 19-0 shutout. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Cherokees recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Ashton Weeks
| 02/17/25 @ St. Anne-Pacelli | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Calvary Christian | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Carver | 1 |
Ashton Weeks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Shaw is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 12-13 otherwise. Weeks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Shaw let Jeremiah Lovett and Cohen Watkins run wild. Lovett went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Watkins went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. That's the most RBI Lovett has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Khonnor Dorminey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Shaw always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kendrick only posted an OBP of .500.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jordan, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past Carver 18-3 on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Jackets considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Kade Evans made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, John Dollar was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Bradley Smith was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Jordan pushed their record up to 15-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Shaw, their win bumped their record up to 16-13.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shaw has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Jordan struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
