Northside - Jacksonville made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Jacksonville, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Northside - Jacksonville was the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Jacksonville on Thursday. The Monarchs not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 1, 2024.
Jariel Santos made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Mason Appleman
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Appleman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Peyton Mayhew, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Northside - Jacksonville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jacksonville only managed four hits.
Northside - Jacksonville moved to 2-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Jacksonville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Northside - Jacksonville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 5-3 loss against Heide Trask on the 25th. As for Jacksonville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-2 defeat against South Central on the 25th.
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