The Seckman Jaguars will square off against the Jackson Fighting Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Seckman gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Webster Groves with a sharp 9-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Statesmen: they've now won four in a row.
Ella Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Anna Rager was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Brieann Kirkpatrick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Seckman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September.
Meanwhile, Jackson never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over North County.
Jackson's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Seckman, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Seckman might still be hurting after the 9-2 loss they got from Jackson when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Jaguars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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