While St. Augustine didn't have the best season last year (they finished 15-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out the Jackson Jaguars 2-1 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Purple Knights have posted since March 12, 2024.
St. Augustine saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Fields, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Kenny Michael Rhodes also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
The win snapped St. Augustine's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-6 record. As for Jackson, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Augustine will venture away from home to challenge De La Salle at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jackson, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Jackson Jaguars face off against M.L. King Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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