There's no place like home for Jersey, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They skirted past the Roxana Shells 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Jersey also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Ashlyn Brown was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Maleah Derrick was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Caroline Ward, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Like Jersey, Roxana also got a great game from a two-way player: Calista Stahlhut. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Stahlhut was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kennedi Robien was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Jersey pushed their record up to 7-14 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Roxana, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Jersey will head out on the road to take on Waterloo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Waterloo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. Roxana does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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