Jena is a perfect 3-0 against Monterey since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Jena Giants will square off against the Monterey Wolves at 4:30 p.m. Jena is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Thursday, everything went Jena's way against Ebarb as Jena made off with a 15-2 victory. Considering the Giants have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Cayden Mursch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Brayden Oakes
| 03/06/25 vs Ebarb | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Grant | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Leesville | 2 |
| 02/17/25 vs Delta Charter | 1 |
| 02/17/25 vs Delta Charter | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Jena let Brayden Oakes and Carson Willis run wild. Oakes scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-1, while Willis went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double. Oakes has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times he's played. Levi Overstreet also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Monterey came into Monday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against St. Joseph's - Plaucheville on Monday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since March 2, 2024.
Jena's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.5 runs. As for Monterey, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Jena took their victory against Monterey in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 16-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jena since the team 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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