Jonesboro can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the Lovejoy Wildcats 10-1. That nine run margin sets a new team best for Jonesboro this season.
Adan Sanchez made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Sanchez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jonesboro got a big performance out of Jaylen McWilson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Martrell Young, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Lovejoy's side, Dylan Rodgers was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Jonesboro's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Lovejoy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jonesboro will challenge Morrow at 5:55 p.m. on Friday. As for Lovejoy, they will head out on the road to face off against Forest Park at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
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