The Jackson Day Mariners will head out on the road to square off against the West Mecklenburg Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson Day has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Jackson Day after they put the first runs on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Community Christian Academy, falling 12-2. The Mariners have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Vermaine Shelton
| 03/28/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Community Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Sugar Creek Charter | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Piedmont Community Charter | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Vermaine Shelton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. He has become a key player for Jackson Day: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-7 otherwise.
Meanwhile, West Mecklenburg lost 18-3 to Hopewell on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Hawks in their meetings with the Titans: they've now lost eight in a row.
Anthony Echevarria made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
West Mecklenburg's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Jackson Day, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jackson Day has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like West Mecklenburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 12.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jackson Day couldn't quite finish off West Mecklenburg in their previous matchup on Thursday and fell 9-7. Can the Mariners avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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