The East Jackson Eagles will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Hebron Christian Lions, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Neither East Jackson nor Hebron Christian posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
East Jackson came up short against Prince Avenue Christian on Tuesday, falling 15-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, Hebron Christian entered their matchup against Franklin County on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Hebron Christian fell 6-1 to Franklin County.
Gwen Hill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hebron Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Juls Huber, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
East Jackson's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Hebron Christian, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 20-4.
East Jackson might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Hebron Christian in their previous matchup back in August. Will East Jackson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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