In what's become a running theme this season, Jackson Prep gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They put the hurt on the Hartfield Academy Hawks with a sharp 10-2 victory. Jackson Prep is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 14 straight.
Kevin Roberts made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Roberts has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roberts was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Reid Vineyard looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Konnor Griffin was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Chris Maddux was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
On Hartfield Academy's side, they got a good showing from Taylor Latham, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, JP Abt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double.
Jackson Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 21 of their last 22 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 29-2 record this season. As for Hartfield Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 22-6.
Jackson Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against Presbyterian Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson Prep will be looking to keep their 12-game home win streak alive. As for Hartfield Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hartfield Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Madison-Ridgeland Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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