After three games on the road, Jersey is heading back home. They will take on the Carlinville Cavaliers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Jersey: 4, Carlinville: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, Jersey suffered a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of Gillespie.
Jersey saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Collins, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Carlinville gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They blew past Father McGivney Catholic 22-5. Carlinville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hallie Gibson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Gibson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Ruyle, who fired off three home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-3. Chloe Pope was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Jersey's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Carlinville, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2-1.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Jersey has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Carlinville struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.9. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jersey skirted past Carlinville 7-5 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Jersey repeat their success, or does Carlinville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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