After a string of six wins, Jefferson's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Turner Trojans by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Hilden Dempsey spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Lily Fairfield made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Even though they lost, Jefferson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Turner struck out nine times.
On Turner's side, Lauryn Wells looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wells has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kamdyn Davis was excellent, going 4-for-4 with three stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Autumn Meris, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-6. As for Turner, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Jefferson will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fort Atkinson at 5:00 p.m. Jefferson will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Turner will take on Edgerton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Turner has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
