For the second straight game, Morristown will face off against Waldron. The Yellow Jackets will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Mohawks at 5:30 p.m. Morristown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Morristown came out on top against Waldron on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fourth inning. The Yellow Jackets put the hurt on the Mohawks with a sharp 13-7 win. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2025, but that streak is no more.
Morristown got a great performance from Landon Rinzel as he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Rinzel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Cole Helton
| 05/11/26 @ Anderson Prep Academy | 5 |
| 04/06/26 @ Tri | 4 |
| 05/14/26 @ Waldron | 3 |
| 04/30/26 vs Edinburgh | 3 |
| 05/01/26 @ Edinburgh | 2 |
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At the plate, Morristown let Jake Misce and Cole Helton run wild. Misce went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Helton went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Helton is becoming a predictor of Morristown's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Mason Bentley, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
The victory got Morristown back to even at 8-8. As for Waldron, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Waldron's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Morristown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. It's a different story for Waldron, though, as they've only averaged .344. Will they be able to contain Morristown's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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