West Jefferson came into Tuesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Greenon Knights 16-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as West Jefferson also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Jenna Mannon made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mannon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mannon was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Payton Kincade was a standout: she scored five runs while going 4-for-4. Zoey Brown was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
West Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Greenon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Jefferson will challenge Olentangy Liberty at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Olentangy Liberty's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so West Jefferson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Greenon, they will head out on the road to face off against Southeastern Local at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southeastern Local will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Greenon surely won't give up without a fight.
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