It was a proper cat-fight when Jackson County challenged Cedar Shoals on Saturday. The Jackson County Panthers were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over the Cedar Shoals Jaguars. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three matchups by 14 runs or more so far this season.
Jack Teague looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Jackson County is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-3 otherwise.
Bryce Garrison
| 03/01/25 vs Cedar Shoals | 2 |
| 02/26/25 @ Franklin County | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Gainesville | 2 |
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At the plate, Jackson County let Bryce Garrison and Brody Strickland run wild. Garrison scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Strickland went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Garrison is becoming a predictor of Jackson County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Preston Wilson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jackson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Jackson County now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cedar Shoals, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Jackson County will have a chance to go back-to-back against Cedar Shoals: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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