Jones scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. Their tough 32-25 defeat to the University Cougars might stick with them for a while. Even if Jones couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Carinna Nelson and Janiya Gordon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nelson scored six runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all seven of her plate appearances, while Gordon got on base in all six of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ma'Zara Thomas, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Jones are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10. As for University, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jones will take on Lake Nona at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Lake Nona is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for University, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Winter Park at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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