Jackson City has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Wolfe County Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wolfe County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Jackson City, who comes in off a win.
Jackson City scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over Buckhorn.
Gavan Ritchie and Payton Tharp were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ritchie pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Tharp tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At bat, Ritchie went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Tharp went 4-for-5 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Preston Turner was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Jacob Morgan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Wolfe County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Knott County Central. That's two games in a row now that Wolfe County has lost by exactly four runs.
Jackson City's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Wolfe County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Jackson City suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Wolfe County when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Jackson City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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