Jackson Prep is 8-2 against Presbyterian Christian since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Jackson Prep Patriots will be playing at home against the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Jackson Prep will be looking to keep their 20-game home win streak alive.
Jackson Prep heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Wednesday. They fell 6-2 to Presbyterian Christian.
Jackson Prep got a good showing from John Woods Hollowell, who pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hollowell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kevin Roberts made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Konnor Griffin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Jackson Prep hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Presbyterian Christian struck out six times.
Jackson Prep's loss dropped their record down to 38-4. As for Presbyterian Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-10 record this season.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Jackson Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Presbyterian Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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