Blackford is 1-6 against Jay County since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bruins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Patriots at 5:00 p.m.
Blackford is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They lost 10-0 to Monroe Central.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Jay County and Delta, and Jay County kept the tradition alive. The Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles on Monday, sneaking past 6-4.
Austin Myers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gavin Byrum, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Leighton Brown, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Jay County's victory bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Blackford, their loss dropped their record down to 8-14.
Blackford came up short against Jay County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 9-4. Will the Bruins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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