Panthers
| 03/06/25 vs North Oconee | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Jefferson | 12 |
| 03/01/25 vs Cedar Shoals | 15 |
| 03/01/25 vs Cedar Shoals | 17 |
| 02/26/25 @ Franklin County | 5 |
| + 5 more games |
We've got a battle between Panthers coming up. Jackson County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Jackson County blew North Oconee out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday North Oconee got their revenge. Jackson County fell just short of North Oconee by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jackson County got a good showing from Charlie Crowe, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). The dominant performance also gave Crowe a new career-low in walks (zero).
At the plate, Jackson County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wes Ashcraft, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Ashcraft hit this season. Another was Tripp Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Parkview faced Blessed Trinity in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. Parkview fell just short of Blessed Trinity by a score of 5-4. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Andres Jimenez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 6-4. As for Parkview, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Parkview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jackson County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. It's a different story for Parkview, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Jackson County's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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