Softball Preview: Jefferson Blue Jays vs. Valley Park Hawks
After three games on the road, Jefferson is heading back home. They will host the Valley Park Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Jefferson is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Cuba on Tuesday. The Blue Jays might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Valley Park got the win against Maplewood-Richmond Heights on Tuesday by a conclusive 21-6.
Adison Durbin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Durbin was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charley Perkins, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Whitney, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Valley Park, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Jefferson came up short against Valley Park when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 10-7. Will Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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