For the second straight game, Northeast Jones will face off against Quitman. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Northeast Jones Tigers challenge Quitman Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northeast Jones will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Northeast Jones' pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Quitman as Northeast Jones made off with a 14-0 win. Considering the Tigers have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ryne Herrington
| 03/25/25 @ Quitman | 11 |
| 04/12/24 @ Forest | 10 |
| 03/14/24 vs West Jones | 10 |
| 03/07/24 vs Mendenhall | 10 |
| 04/06/24 vs Enterprise | 9 |
Not much got past Ryne Herrington, who gave up just a hit and racked up 11 Ks to keep Quitman off the board. Those 11 strikeouts gave Herrington a new career-high.
At the plate, Jasper Herrington was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Asher McBride, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Northeast Jones always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Quitman has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season. Northeast Jones' victory bumped their record up to 11-6-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northeast Jones has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Quitman struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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