The Andrew Jackson Tigers are taking a road trip to challenge the Mandarin Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Andrew Jackson knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Mandarin likes a good challenge.
Andrew Jackson gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Englewood by a score of 15-10. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Mandarin can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Wolfson with a sharp 9-3 victory.
Kyra Ashton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Gracianna Peck-Headley was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3. Alanna DeJesus also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Peck-Headley wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Mandarin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Andrew Jackson pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Mandarin, their record now sits at 3-4.
Andrew Jackson suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Mandarin when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Andrew Jackson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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