Softball Preview: Jackson Red Devils vs. Rutland Hurricanes
Jackson is 2-8 against Rutland since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Jackson Red Devils will host the Rutland Hurricanes at 5:30 p.m. Jackson knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten run or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Rutland likes a good challenge.
Rutland's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Tuesday: Jackson hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Jackson never let Westside onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Rutland fell victim to Pike County and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Pirates, falling 15-0. The Hurricanes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jackson's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-17. As for Rutland, their loss dropped their record down to 5-14.
Jackson beat Rutland 9-5 in their previous meeting back in August. Does Jackson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rutland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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