For the second straight game, Prince Avenue Christian will face off against East Jackson. Prince Avenue Christian will challenge East Jackson at 5:55 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Prince Avenue Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
If Prince Avenue Christian beats East Jackson with three runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Prince Avenue Christian beat East Jackson on Wednesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2.
Judson Hartwell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in 12 consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Bryson Towler
| 03/26/25 vs East Jackson | 6 |
| 03/19/25 @ Franklin County | 4 |
| 03/15/25 @ North Cobb Christian | 1 |
| 03/04/25 vs Lake Oconee Academy | 5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Savannah Christian | 4 |
| + 2 more games |
In other pitching news, Bryson Towler tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Hudson Hill, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Attaway, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Prince Avenue Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. East Jackson is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Prince Avenue Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like East Jackson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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