For the second straight game, Jackson Prep will face off against Presbyterian Christian. The Patriots will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Bobcats at 3:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jackson Prep has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Presbyterian Christian will arrive with four straight victories.
Jackson Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Presbyterian Christian, who was ranked 21st at the time (Jackson Prep was ranked 22nd). The Patriots came up short against the Bobcats on Tuesday, 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.
For Presbyterian Christian's part, Bankston Walters made a big impact no matter where he played. 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 big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three 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 scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Alston has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jet Henderson, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Presbyterian Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jackson Prep only posted an OBP of .263.
Presbyterian Christian pushed their record up to 16-10 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Jackson Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-12-1.
Presbyterian Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jackson Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. It's a different story for Presbyterian Christian, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain Jackson Prep's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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