Jefferson is a perfect 10-0 against Musselman since March of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Applemen at 7:00 p.m. Jefferson is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Jefferson's offense. They fell 4-0 to Washington on Tuesday. Cougars fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Patriots since Tuesday.

Piper Hunt
| 04/21/26 vs Washington | 9 |
| 04/18/26 vs Hedgesville | 5 |
| 04/17/26 vs Musselman | 5 |
Piper Hunt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Musselman and Spring Mills, and Spring Mills kept the tradition alive. The Applemen came up short against the Cardinals on Tuesday, falling 9-1.
Musselman saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allison Hoffman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Lydia McClintock was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Musselman's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jefferson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Musselman struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson skirted past Musselman 8-6 in their previous meeting on Friday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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