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| 04/15/25 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 04/03/25 - Away | 5-9 L |
| 05/02/24 - Neutral | 7-6 W |
| 04/18/24 - Away | 4-0 W |
| 03/15/24 - Home | 4-6 L |
| + 5 more games |
Jay has gone 8-2 against Northview recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Royals will square off against the Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Jay 3.9, Northview 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Jay is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Baker with a sharp 16-1 win. Considering the Royals have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ella Samford looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Jay let Kaylee Gilbreath and Kiley Samford run wild. Gilbreath went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Samford went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most hits Gilbreath has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Presley Hawthorne, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Jay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baker didn't got any hits.
Meanwhile, Northview waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Bobcats by a score of 8-3. That's two games straight that the Chiefs have won by exactly five runs.
Jamison Gilman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mikayla McAnally was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Kylee Langham was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Jay's victory bumped their record up to 20-2. As for Northview, their win bumped their record up to 18-6.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jay hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Northview struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jay skirted past Northview 5-3 in their previous meeting back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Royals since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
