Jacksboro came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Holliday Eagles as they made off with a 17-4 victory. Jacksboro might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
Shelby Seaberry made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Seaberry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Seaberry was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, ten RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Rylee Mathis and Kylie Tullous did most of the damage at the plate: Mathis scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Tullous scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Emma Gray, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Jacksboro's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs per game. As for Holliday, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jacksboro will take on Bowie at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Jacksboro is facing Bowie at the right time seeing as Bowie is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Holliday, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Vernon at 5:00 p.m. Holliday will also cruise into their next matchup with the timing on their side: Vernon will have lost seven straight heading into Friday's contest.
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