After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Jones brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Lejeune Devil Pups on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Payten Plyler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Plyler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenzie Maines, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Kynlee Whaley was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Trojans
| 04/01/25 vs Lejeune | 13 |
| 03/21/25 vs East Carteret | 6 |
| 03/20/25 @ East Carteret | 2 |
| 03/14/25 @ Bethel Christian Academy | 4 |
| 03/13/25 vs Liberty Christian Academy | 10 |
| + 6 more games |
Jones kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Jones' victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for Lejeune, they dropped their record down to 4-8-1 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Jones will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Devil Pups: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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