For the second straight game, Jones will face off against Simeon. The Eagles will host the Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Jones lost 13-3 to Simeon on Wednesday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Simeon's part, Aiden Pondexter was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Pondexter has posted since back in April of 2024. Daniel Jones Jr was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Simeon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They are 7-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory was the third in a row for Simeon, bringing their record up to 10-9-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Jones, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jones has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Simeon struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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