The Northeast Jones Tigers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Forest Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. Northeast Jones is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
On Saturday, it was close, but Northeast Jones sidestepped Enterprise for a 7-6 win.
Kaden Padgett was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jax Sullins, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Forest had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Scott Central on Saturday as Forest made off with an 8-1 victory. The win was just what Forest needed coming off of a 14-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Martin Wences Jr made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Wences Jr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagen Tadlock, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kolten Durkes, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Northeast Jones pushed their record up to 18-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for Forest, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-13.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northeast Jones has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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