Baseball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Atlanta Jewish Academy Jaguar

For the second straight game, Thomas Jefferson Academy will face off against Atlanta Jewish Academy. The Jaguars will square off against the Jaguar at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Thomas Jefferson Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They blew past Atlanta Jewish Academy 16-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Jaguars as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.

Thomas Jefferson Academy got a great performance from Blake Miller as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.

Gavin Bailey

Runs (Career)

05/08/25 vs Atlanta Jewish Academy	3
04/14/25 vs Twiggs Academy	2
03/25/25 @ Twiggs Academy	2
03/13/25 vs Covenant Academy	2
02/24/25 @ Glenn Hills	2

At the plate, Gavin Bailey was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kasen Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Thomas Jefferson Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Atlanta Jewish Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 11-16.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thomas Jefferson Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Atlanta Jewish Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.