The Washington Tigers will square off against the Jackson Polar Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Washington 3.6, Jackson 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Washington and Hoover, and Hoover kept the tradition alive. The Tigers fell 4-1 to the Vikings on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Jackson waltzed into their game on Wednesday with 11 straight wins... but they left with 12. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 10-1 victory.
Jackson pushed their record up to 21-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Washington came up short against Jackson in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 3-0. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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