For the second straight game, Morton will face off against Northeast Jones. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Morton Panthers face off against Northeast Jones Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Morton has struggled recently with eight losses in a row, while Northeast Jones will arrive with four straight victories.
Morton's last matchup with Northeast Jones could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Panthers came up short against the Tigers, falling 16-2.
For Northeast Jones' part, the team relied heavily on Carter Wiginton, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs Wiginton has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Brayden Hayes, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI and one double.
Northeast Jones hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five strikeouts batters in four consecutive games.
Northeast Jones' win bumped their record up to 13-6-1. As for Morton, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
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