Softball Game Preview: Jones Leaves Home

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 2:52am

Softball Preview: Jones Eagles vs. Francis W. Parker Colonels

Jones has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Francis W. Parker Colonels at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Jones lost 16-3 to Niles West on Wednesday.

Jones saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamilette Hernandez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Francis W. Parker came up short against Regina Dominican on Thursday and fell 16-13.

Jones' loss dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Francis W. Parker, they now have a losing record at 3-4.

Everything went Jones' way against Francis W. Parker in their previous matchup back in April of 2018 as Jones made off with a 16-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jones 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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