Jellico is 1-9 against Oliver Springs since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. Jellico will look to defend their home field against Oliver Springs at 6:00 p.m. Jellico has given up an average of 15.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jellico is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Oneida, falling 15-2.
Meanwhile, Oliver Springs came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Eli Brummett was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Brummett was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Oliver Springs got a massive performance out of Aedyn Pack, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Cooper Jones was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Oliver Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oakdale only posted an OBP of .238.
Oliver Springs pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Jellico, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Jellico might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Oliver Springs in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Will Jellico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
