Jacksonville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the Richlands Wildcats. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Jacksonville.
Dalton Shipp and Nate Brooks made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Shipp tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Brooks tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Shipp went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Brooks scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mason Meyer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic King, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Richlands' side, they got a good showing from Jack Leary, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Leary has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Jacksonville's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. As for Richlands, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Jacksonville will head out on the road to face off against White Oak at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Jacksonville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Richlands, they will square off against Dixon at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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