While Prairie Ridge couldn't quite beat Jacobs on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-point defeat they were dealt last Wednesday. The Prairie Ridge Wolves fell just short of the Jacobs Golden Eagles by a score of 5-3. Prairie Ridge has struggled against Jacobs recently, as their contest on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Maddon McKim was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run and a stolen base.
Prairie Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Jacobs, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prairie Ridge will take on Hampshire at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hampshire is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Jacobs, they will be playing at home against Huntley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Huntley is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Jacobs will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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