Northside - Jacksonville extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-16 in the process. They lost 11-2 to the Richlands Wildcats. The Monarchs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Northside - Jacksonville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiernan Posey, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Richlands, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-11 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Richlands' side, Lucas Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Roberts has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Marlon Machado was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Hayden Turner was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Northside - Jacksonville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-0 defeat against D.H. Conley on the 22nd. As for Richlands, they have also already played their next matchup, a 7-0 loss against Dixon on the 24th.
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