After flying high against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate last Tuesday, Jonesboro came back down to earth. The Jonesboro Cardinals lost 13-6 to the Miller Grove Wolverines on Monday.
Makayla Lamar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Mason, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs.
Jonesboro has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Miller Grove, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jonesboro will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Griffin, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Jonesboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Miller Grove, they will host Drew Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Miller Grove knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Drew Charter likes a good challenge.
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