In what's become a running theme this season, Jackson-Reed gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Bell Griffins. The win was just what Jackson-Reed needed coming off of a 15-6 loss in their prior contest.
Alice Stillerman and Sienna Gala made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Stillerman pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Gala struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Stillerman went 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Gala scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Meghan Thompson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Alex Nehrer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Jackson-Reed's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 14.7 runs. As for Bell, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson-Reed will take on Banneker at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bell, they will head out on the road to challenge School Without Walls at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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