Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jones). They walked away with a 12-8 victory over the Circle Christian Centurions on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Fightin' Tigers with their most commanding win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Kenovin Saintfleur, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Nathaniel Pierre also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jones always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fightin' Tigers
| 04/08/25 @ Circle Christian | 12-8 |
| 04/03/25 vs Colonial | 5-10 |
| 03/27/25 vs Oak Ridge | 3-8 |
| 03/13/25 vs Evans | 10-8 |
| 03/11/25 vs Central Florida Christian Academy | 8-5 |
Jones' win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-10. As for Circle Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Looking ahead, Jones will challenge Edgewater at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Fightin' Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Circle Christian, they will square off against Crooms Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Centurions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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