Lowellville is 0-7 against Jackson-Milton since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Rockets will head out on the road to challenge the Bluejays at 5:00 p.m. Lowellville has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lowellville is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Mathews, falling 19-5.
Giuliana Alfano was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Jackson-Milton brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They blew past Western Reserve 19-6 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Bluejays, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Brena McBeth and Joslynn Cellars made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, McBeth tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Cellars tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. McBeth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, McBeth got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, while Cellars went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave Cellars a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grace Johns, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double. Amani Yasin also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Jackson-Milton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Western Reserve struck out nine times.
Jackson-Milton moved to 9-6 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Lowellville, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lowellville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .543. However, it's not like Jackson-Milton struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
