After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Piedmont Community Charter, Jackson Day was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Valor Preparatory Academy Owls as the Jackson Day Mariners made off with an 18-1 win.
Dillion Burch made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Burch was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Jackson Day got a massive performance out of Vermaine Shelton, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Shelton is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Matthew Parson, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Jackson Day now has a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson Day will take on Carolina International at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson Day is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Valor Preparatory Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Queen's Grant at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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