Jefferson County North hasn't had much luck against Oskaloosa recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Chargers will face off against the Bears at 4:30 p.m. Jefferson County North has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson County North is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Riverside [Wathena/Elwood], falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Chargers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Emilee Subelka was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Morgan Turner, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Oskaloosa entered their tilt with Troy on Monday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They beat the Trojans by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 13-12.
Harper Heston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and nine unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lydia Turner, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 5-for-5. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Keirstyn Mitchell also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Oskaloosa's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Jefferson County North, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Jefferson County North might still be hurting after the 16-8 defeat they got from Oskaloosa in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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