The DeSoto Central Jaguars will head out on the road to challenge the Millard North Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. DeSoto Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Millard North likes a good challenge.
DeSoto Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 20-1 margin over Horn Lake on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Millard North unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 13-8 to Grand Island on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Chase Machal led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Smith, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Millard North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grand Island struck out 11 times.
DeSoto Central's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7. As for Millard North, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
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