Monterey is 0-3 against Jena since March of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Monterey Wolves will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Jena Giants at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Monterey turned things around against St. Joseph's - Plaucheville on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Eagles 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wolves have posted since March 2, 2024.
Meanwhile, Jena entered their tilt with Ebarb on Thursday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They put the hurt on the Rebels with a sharp 15-2 win. The Giants might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
Cayden Mursch was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jena let Brayden Oakes and Carson Willis run wild. Oakes scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-1, while Willis went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double. That's the most stolen bases Oakes has posted over his last six games. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Todd, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Jena pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Monterey, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Monterey suffered a grim 16-5 defeat to Jena when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Monterey have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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