The Buckhorn Bucks will challenge the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Buckhorn is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Fort Payne just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 15-8 to the Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bucks have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Meanwhile, Mortimer Jordan beat Moody 6-3 on Tuesday.
Jackson Woodruff looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 17 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mortimer Jordan's win was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Funderburk, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Mortimer Jordan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Buckhorn's loss dropped their record down to 23-13. As for Mortimer Jordan, they now have a winning record of 17-16.
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