For the second straight game, Jefferson will face off against Rockford East. The J-Hawks will look to defend their home field on Monday against the E-Rabs at 4:30 p.m. Jefferson has now lost 13 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 28.
Rockford East hit Jefferson with a five-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The J-Hawks took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the E-Rabs.
Ryan Bauer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Julio Soto was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Rockford East and bumps their season record up to 2-14. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-23.
Rockford East's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jefferson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Rockford East, though, as they've only averaged .338. Will they be able to contain Jefferson's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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