Jordan-Matthews's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Northwood Chargers. That three run margin sets a new team best for Jordan-Matthews this season.
Quinn Woolford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Woolford was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jordan-Matthews got a massive performance out of Landon Moser, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Ian McMillan was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Like Jordan-Matthews, Northwood also got a great game from a two-way player: Jake Leighton. On the mound, he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Leighton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dylan Perry led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Josh Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The win got Jordan-Matthews back to even at 3-3. As for Northwood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4.
Jordan-Matthews will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against North Moore at 7:00 p.m. North Moore will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Jordan-Matthews surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northwood, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Bartlett Yancey, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
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