For the second straight game, West Jefferson will face off against Fairbanks. The Roughriders will be playing at home against the Panthers at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (West Jefferson 1.6, Fairbanks 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Fairbanks will be up against a hot West Jefferson squad: the team just extended their winning streak to four. The Roughriders came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Roughriders have posted against the Panthers since April 26, 2021.
Jenna Mannon
| 04/28/25 @ Fairbanks | 7 |
| 04/24/25 vs Bishop Ready | 12 |
| 04/21/25 vs Triad | 11 |
| 04/16/25 vs Hayes | 8 |
| 04/14/25 @ West Liberty-Salem | 10 |
| 04/12/25 @ Northeastern | 9 |
Jenna Mannon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, West Jefferson's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Brown, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
West Jefferson pushed their record up to 12-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Fairbanks, their defeat ended an 18-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 15-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Fairbanks 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. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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