The Admiral Farragut BlueJackets have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Gibbs Gladiators at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Admiral Farragut scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Bayshore Christian. The win was just what Admiral Farragut needed coming off of a 16-5 defeat in their prior matchup.
Jeffrey Crain and Noah Anderson made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Crain struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Anderson struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Crain went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Anderson scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Noah Garcia was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Stephen Brandt was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gibbs can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on Bayshore Christian with a sharp 11-1 victory. Gibbs' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
The team relied heavily on Javontae Lofton, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Max Savage, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Admiral Farragut now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Gibbs, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything went Admiral Farragut's way against Gibbs when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Admiral Farragut made off with a 12-0 victory. Does Admiral Farragut have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gibbs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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