The Stephenson Jaguars will square off against the Peach County Trojans on Friday. Stephenson is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
On Saturday, Stephenson came up short against Douglass and fell 11-8.
Chase Bryant
| 04/18/26 @ Douglass | 4 |
| 03/19/26 vs Riverdale | 3 |
| 03/23/26 @ Cedar Grove | 2 |
| 03/11/26 vs Mt. Zion | 2 |
| 03/06/26 vs McNair | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Nick Northern and Chase Bryant stepped up to the plate in a big way. Northern went 3-for-4 with six stolen bases, while Bryant went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and one RBI. Bryant is becoming a predictor of Stephenson's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 7-1 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Miles Allen was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Peach County entered their matchup against Cherokee Bluff on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Trojans lost 14-7 to the Bears. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Trojans, who until this contest were averaging 3.17 runs allowed.
Avery Horne put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Matthew Cannon made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
Peach County's loss dropped their record down to 26-3. As for Stephenson, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Stephenson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Peach County struggles in that department as they've averaged .553. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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