Baseball Game Preview: Atlanta Jewish Academy Jaguar vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars

For the second straight game, Atlanta Jewish Academy will face off against Thomas Jefferson Academy. The Jaguar will take on the Jaguars at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlanta Jewish Academy has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Atlanta Jewish Academy heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They lost 16-6 to Thomas Jefferson Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Jaguar have suffered since March 20th.

For Thomas Jefferson Academy's part, Blake Miller tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gavin Bailey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Thomas Jefferson Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-16 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kasen Smith, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Thomas Jefferson Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

With the win, Thomas Jefferson Academy broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-16. As for Atlanta Jewish Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Atlanta Jewish Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.