Jena can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over the Delhi Charter Gators. Jena's victory was all the more impressive since Delhi Charter was averaging only 3.27 runs allowed on the season.
Carson Willis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Zerrick Jones was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 5-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Zoyle Gemar, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
The win was the fifth in a row for Jena, bringing their record for this year to 15-7. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs per game. As for Delhi Charter, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-5.
Jena will take on Marksville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jena is facing Marksville at the right time seeing as Marksville is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Delhi Charter, they will head out on the road to challenge Mangham at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Delhi Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Mangham's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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