The Northwest Wolves will challenge the Jefferson Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Northwest took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Southeast Polk, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolves narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Rams 4-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Wolves as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Jefferson waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Rams 12-1. The game was the first time the Yellowjackets have beaten the Rams on their field since June 26, 2018.
Nate Anderson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Jefferson is 6-3 when Anderson posts two or more runs, but 7-24 otherwise. Mason Townsend was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
Jefferson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 13-27. As for Northwest, their win bumped their record up to 18-8.
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