The East Jessamine Jaguars will take on the Henry Clay Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Henry Clay took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on East Jessamine, who comes in off a win.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times East Jessamine and Rockcastle County had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. East Jessamine walked away with a 5-2 victory over Rockcastle County on Monday.
Remi Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kylee Huff, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Hillary Stansbury was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Henry Clay had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lafayette on Monday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 15 in a row.
East Jessamine now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Henry Clay, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went East Jessamine's way against Henry Clay in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as East Jessamine made off with a 15-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Jessamine since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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