Jackson Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 6-1 to the Botkins Trojans. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Trojans since Monday.
Ava Butcher
| 04/13/26 vs Botkins | 11 |
| 04/10/26 vs Hardin Northern | 6 |
| 04/09/26 @ Houston | 5 |
| 04/07/26 @ Minster | 5 |
| 04/06/26 vs Russia | 8 |
Ava Butcher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Jackson Center's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Botkins, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Jackson Center didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 23-2 loss against New Bremen on the 17th. As for Botkins, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 6-4 victory against Indian Lake on the 14th.
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