After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bath County, Jackson City was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Lee County Bobcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since April 16, 2024.
Carson Smith
| 03/19/25 @ Lee County | 4 |
| 05/13/24 vs Cordia | 2 |
| 05/11/24 @ Berea | 2 |
| 04/22/24 @ Cordia | 2 |
| 04/27/24 @ Holmes | 1 |
Carson Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caige Ellis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Jackson City back to even at 1-1. As for Lee County, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Jackson City Tigers duke it out with Breathitt County Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give Jackson City their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Lee County, they will head out to square off against Buckhorn at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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