Softball Recap: Emma Mardos' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Jackson County over Seckinger

By Team Reports Aug 14, 2024, 5:37am

Softball Recap: Jackson County Panthers vs. Seckinger Jaguars

Jackson County was the 14-5 winner over Seckinger when they last played one another back in September of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Jackson County Panthers fell 7-4 to the Seckinger Jaguars on Tuesday. The loss leaves the Panthers without a win on the season.

Jackson County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Mardos, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Jackson County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matchups.

Jackson County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Seckinger, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson County will host Jefferson at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair are at an even 5-5 against one another since August of 2015. As for Seckinger, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Walnut Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Seckinger is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.

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