Baseball Game Preview: Jefferson Academy Jaguars vs. Colorado Academy Mustangs

Jefferson Academy hasn't had much luck against Colorado Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jaguars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m.

Jefferson Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Prospect Ridge Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Jaguars have suffered since March 11th.

Meanwhile, Colorado Academy came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Pumas.

The team relied heavily on Ben Bridich, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jordan Reiter, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.

Colorado Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Jefferson Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11-1.

Jefferson Academy came up short against Colorado Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 10-6. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.