Preview: Jackson Day Mariners vs. Carolina International Comets
Jackson Day has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will face off against the Carolina International Comets at 4:00 p.m. Carolina International took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Jackson Day, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, Jackson Day made easy work of Valor Preparatory Academy and carried off an 18-1 victory. The win was just what Jackson Day needed coming off of a 19-3 defeat in their prior contest.
Dillion Burch made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Burch was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Vermaine Shelton was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Shelton is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Matthew Parson, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Carolina International was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-0 walloping at the hands of Piedmont Community Charter.
Jackson Day now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Carolina International, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Jackson Day skirted past Carolina International 16-15 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson Day since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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