For the second straight game, Jackson Prep will face off against Hartfield Academy. The Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Jackson Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Jackson Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Hartfield Academy, who was ranked first at the time (Jackson Prep was ranked 12th). The Patriots fell 13-10 to the Hawks on Thursday. The Patriots haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Jackson Prep got a good showing from Eli Adams, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Furthermore, Adams didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March.
At the plate, Cole Gideon was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kevin Roberts, JR, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
The victory was the 12th in a row for Hartfield Academy, bringing their record up to 21-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jackson Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9-1.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jackson Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Hartfield Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. 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 baseball content.
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