Thomas Jefferson came out on top against East St. John on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. Thomas Jefferson was the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over East St. John. Thomas Jefferson hasn't had any issues with East St. John recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Reilly Duhe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Anthony Rivera
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At the plate, Gunnar Dupre and Anthony Rivera did most of the damage at the plate: Dupre went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs, while Rivera went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave Rivera a new career-high. Jaycee Guidroz also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Thomas Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for East St. John, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 19 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-21 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson will take on Bonnabel at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for East St. John, they will challenge West St. John at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.27 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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