Jefferson had to endure a 24-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-1 win over the DSST: Montview Knights on Wednesday. The victory was just what Jefferson needed coming off of a 13-1 defeat in their prior game.
Joe Salazar made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Salazar was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and an RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on AJ Alvarado, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Demitrius Martinez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Jefferson made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for DSST: Montview, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Jefferson will be playing in front of their home fans against Gateway at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gateway is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Jefferson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for DSST: Montview, they will face off against Highland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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