After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Jenkins is finally coming home. They will welcome the St. Vincent's Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Monday, Jenkins came up short against McIntosh County Academy and fell 13-10.
Gracin Bote put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Bote was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four doubles, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Akeelah Younger led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5. Another player making a difference was Sebella Higgins, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Jenkins was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've earned since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for St. Vincent's offense. They lost 8-0 to Vidalia on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost nine in a row.
Loki Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Jenkins' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for St. Vincent's, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1-1.
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