Jefferson is 0-8 against Hillsboro since September of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Blue Jays are taking a road trip to square off against the Hawks at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jefferson took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top against East Carter by a score of 11-6. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Blue Jays' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Hillsboro came out on top against Northwest on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Hawks put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 9-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won three in a row.
Payton Bechaud was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Regan Uphoff, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hillsboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 11.2.
Jefferson's record is now 3-6. As for Hillsboro, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Jefferson might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Hillsboro in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Can the Blue Jays avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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