Gentry lost to Jay back in April of 2018, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Gentry Pioneers walked away with a 16-12 victory over the Jay Bulldogs. That's two games straight that Gentry has won by exactly four runs.
For Jay's part, Murray Tyler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradee Rutherford, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Gentry's win bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Jay, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Gentry will square off against Elkins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Jay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grove at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Grove is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Jay will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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