For the second straight game, Jones will face off against Lejeune. The Trojans will head out to square off against the Devil Pups at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Jones is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Jones made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Lejeune, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Trojans blew past the Devil Pups 11-1 on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trojans needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Payten Plyler was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Plyler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenzie Maines, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Riley Murphy was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Jones was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .481. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lejeune only posted a batting average of .316.
Jones' win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5. As for Lejeune, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-8-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jones has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Lejeune struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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