Jefferson County's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Glascock County Panthers by a score of 12-9. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
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Jayden Duncan made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Jefferson County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Tungate, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in doubles. Marcus Scott was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Jefferson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Jefferson County's win bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Glascock County, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will face off against Bleckley County at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Glascock County, they will square off against Wilkinson County at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Glascock County is facing Wilkinson County at the right time seeing as Wilkinson County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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