Jackson-Olin came into Saturday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Valley Head Tigers 16-10. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Fredrick Edwards made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Edwards has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season. Edwards was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Keijuan Henry was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Frankie Jackson, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The win got Jackson-Olin back to even at 9-9. As for Valley Head, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Jackson-Olin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-2 defeat vs. Ider on the 30th. As for Valley Head, they will head out on the road to face off against Skyline at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Head will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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