Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jackson County). They blew past the York Institute Dragons 20-5 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Blue Devils have posted against the Dragons since April 19, 2022.
Makynli Stone was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Stone was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Makynzee Schneider and Madison Donovan did most of the damage at the plate: Schneider got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI, while Donovan scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Donovan also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Natalie Tinsley was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Blue Devils
| 04/16/25 vs York Institute | 77.4% |
| 04/09/25 vs Watertown | 21.7% |
| 04/01/25 @ Watertown | 30.8% |
| 03/24/25 @ Livingston Academy | 28.6% |
| 03/18/25 @ Smith County | 45.5% |
| + 17 more games |
Jackson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .774. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Jackson County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for York Institute, they dropped their record down to 2-10 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Jackson County has already played their next match (against Clarkrange), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for York Institute, they will face off against Smith County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Owls have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.08 runs per game on average), something the Dragons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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