While Jefferson put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Southern. The Jefferson Cougars were the clear victor by an 18-0 margin over the Southern Rams. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Jefferson has managed all season.
Jefferson got a great performance from Cohen Rutherford as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Sam Hefner was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Riley Morgan, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Jefferson is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-11 record this season. As for Southern, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Jefferson beat Southern by a score of 7-1 later that day.
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