Eagles
| 02/20/25 @ Mulberry | 14 |
| 03/13/25 @ Frostproof | 11 |
| 04/01/25 @ McKeel Academy | 10 |
| 03/06/25 vs McKeel Academy | 10 |
| 03/29/25 vs Bishop Kenny | 9 |
George Jenkins won the last time they faced McKeel Academy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Wildcats. Considering the Eagles have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Friel spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alaina Kennedy and Audrey Gideon did most of the damage at the plate: Kennedy went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one double, while Gideon went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Gideon a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jazlyn Duque, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
George Jenkins was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McKeel Academy only posted a batting average of .174.
The victory made it two in a row for George Jenkins and bumps their season record up to 8-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for McKeel Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
George Jenkins didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-3 victory against Lakeland Christian on the 3rd. As for McKeel Academy, they have also already played their next matchup, a 7-2 win against Academy of the Holy Names on the 4th.
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