While Jefferson West didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-11-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the St. Marys Bears by a score of 7-3 on Thursday. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Addison Garrett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Harriet Dean, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmie Dean, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Tigers
| 04/03/25 vs St. Marys | 7-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Rossville | 6-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Rossville | 6-0 |
| 05/06/24 vs Tonganoxie | 3-0 |
Jefferson West pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for St. Marys, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Jefferson West beat the Bears by a score of 10-0 later that day.
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