Jefferson proved they can win big last Monday (they won by ten) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Auburn Mountainview Lions 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted against the Lions since April 18, 2019.
Luis Sanchez
| 05/05/25 vs Auburn Mountainview | 6 |
| 03/24/25 @ Kent-Meridian | 5 |
| 04/25/25 @ Federal Way | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Kentlake | 3 |
| 03/31/25 @ Decatur | 3 |
Jefferson got a great performance from Luis Sanchez as he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Those six strikeouts gave Sanchez a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andre Redmond, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Jefferson: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise. Mason Nuez also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Jefferson's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-10. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Auburn Mountainview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Jefferson will have a chance to go back-to-back against Auburn Mountainview: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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