After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Maclay, Jefferson County was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 win over the Crossroad Academy Scorpions. With that victory, Jefferson County brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Ja'lon Crumity made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Crumity was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Matthew (Britt) Jimenez and Terrance Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Jimenez went 4-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles, while Wilson scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ulises Reynoza, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson County's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Crossroad Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will challenge Godby at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Godby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Crossroad Academy, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Munroe at 4:00 p.m. Munroe is coming into the game with seven straight losses at home, meaning Crossroad Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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