After losing to Wheatmore the last time they met, Jordan-Matthews decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Jordan-Matthews Jets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Wheatmore Warriors 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Jordan-Matthews.
Ian McMillan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kelton Fuquay was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Tate Kidd was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
The win got Jordan-Matthews back to even at 5-5. As for Wheatmore, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Jordan-Matthews is on the road again on Wednesday to play Uwharrie Charter at 7:30 p.m. Uwharrie Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Jordan-Matthews' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheatmore, they will face off against Montgomery Central at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Wheatmore has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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