Jay County can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They blew past the Bluffton Tigers 16-5. The win was some much needed relief for Jay County as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mallory Winner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Madyson Fraley was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Hallie Schwieterman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Bluffton's side, Averi Petty made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Konley Ault, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Jay County's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Bluffton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-8.
Jay County will be playing at home against Muncie Central at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Muncie Central is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Jay County will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Bluffton, they will challenge Northfield at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bluffton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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