Cobras
| 04/14/25 @ Pleasant Ridge | 16-4 |
| 04/14/25 @ Pleasant Ridge | 17-0 |
| 04/12/25 @ Atchison County | 23-4 |
| 04/12/25 @ Valley Falls | 14-4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Horton | 7-0 |
| + 2 more games |
Jackson Heights waltzed into their match on Monday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Everything went their way against the Pleasant Ridge Rams as they made off with a 16-4 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 on Monday.
Layla Cochran made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brynn Shupe, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 5-for-5. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Taylor Bosley was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Jackson Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in nine consecutive games.
Jackson Heights pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Pleasant Ridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson Heights will host Atchison County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cobras are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Pleasant Ridge, they will be playing at home against Onaga at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season.
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