The Jackson Memorial Jaguars will square off against the Robbinsville Ravens at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Jackson Memorial needed a bit of extra time to put away Marlboro. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mustangs, sneaking past 6-4.
Meanwhile, Robbinsville entered their tilt with Princeton on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 5-1.
Lexi Lopez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jules Amoroso was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double. Katie Murphy was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Robbinsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.
Jackson Memorial is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Robbinsville, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6.
Jackson Memorial suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Robbinsville when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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