For the second straight game, Jackson County will face off against North Laurel. The Generals will challenge the Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson County will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Jackson County took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against North Laurel, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Generals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Jaguars on Monday.
For North Laurel's part, Cam Hinkle was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hinkle has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Carter Kelley was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run.
Jackson County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for North Laurel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
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