Spalding came out on top against Fayette County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Jaguars took their contest against the Tigers 10-5. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Jason Mata
| 03/26/26 @ Fayette County | 3 |
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Spalding gave Jason Mata the start and clearly made the right call: he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, Mata posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
On the hitting side, Tyler Ball and Malinkhi Sims did most of the damage at the plate: Ball went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Sims went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Spalding is undefeated when Ball posts two or more runs, but 2-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Braylan Hall, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Spalding kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Spalding's record is now 5-13. As for Fayette County, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
Spalding wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 14-4 defeat against Upson-Lee on the 27th. As for Fayette County, they have also already played their next contest, a 13-0 loss against Whitewater on the 27th.
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