Jackson-Olin hasn't had much luck against Shades Valley recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Mustangs will welcome the Mounties at 4:00 p.m. Shades Valley took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Jackson-Olin, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Jackson-Olin turned things around against Woodlawn on Friday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Colonels.
The team relied heavily on Jaylen Washington, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Malik Dowdell, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Meanwhile, Shades Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 19-0 to Homewood.
Shades Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Moore, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Jackson-Olin's victory bumped their record up to 3-19. As for Shades Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-20.
Jackson-Olin's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shades Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Jackson-Olin continue to outrun the ball?
Jackson-Olin might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Shades Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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