Jackson Prep had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 16-11-1 to make it four. They came up short against the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Patriots have suffered against the Bobcats since May 10, 2023.
Jackson Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tre' Bryant, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Presbyterian Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Presbyterian Christian's side, Bankston Walters was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Walters has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and three stolen bases. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Presbyterian Christian got a massive performance out of Aaron Alston, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Alston is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jet Henderson, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Presbyterian Christian beat Jackson Prep by a score of 7-5 on Friday.
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