Jackson-Olin is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Woodlawn a nine-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Jackson-Olin Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Woodlawn Colonels at 5:00 p.m. Jackson-Olin has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Jackson-Olin's offense. They came up short against Homewood on Thursday, falling 23-0.
Meanwhile, Woodlawn didn't have quite enough to beat Wenonah on Tuesday and fell 7-6.
Deitric Young was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Santerious Mccord, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Jackson-Olin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Woodlawn, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jackson-Olin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Woodlawn struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jackson-Olin came out on top in a nail-biter against Woodlawn in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, sneaking past 5-3. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Colonels turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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