Southwind and Kirby are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Southwind is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Kirby is facing Southwind at the wrong time: Southwind suffered their first home loss of the season on Monday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Red Devils, falling 10-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Jaguars couldn't push the score so high this time.
Stephen Simmons
| 04/07/25 vs Germantown | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Cordova | 6 |
| 03/20/25 vs Whitehaven | 1 |
| 03/18/25 @ Oakhaven | 3 |
| 03/12/25 vs Kingsbury | 1 |
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Stephen Simmons made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played.
Meanwhile, Kirby unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak two weeks ago. They fell just short of Memphis Central by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cougars have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Kazell Johnson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Kirby: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-5 otherwise. Daniel Reed was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Southwind's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Kirby, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Southwind hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Kirby struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Southwind beat Kirby 12-7 when the teams last played back in March. Will the Jaguars repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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