Carrboro is 3-0 against J.F. Webb since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Carrboro Jaguars will head out on the road to take on the J.F. Webb Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Carrboro will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Granville Central on Saturday. Carrboro had just enough and edged Granville Central out 16-15.
Carrboro got a massive performance out of Madison Taylor, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Lauren Curry was another key contributor, going 4-for-6 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Meanwhile, J.F. Webb scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Durham School of the Arts with a sharp 25-9 victory.
Terrie Thornton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Thornton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Thornton was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, J.F. Webb got a massive performance out of Britany Mendoza, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jasey Lee, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
Carrboro's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for J.F. Webb, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-9 record this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Carrboro hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. However, it's not like J.F. Webb struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carrboro came out on top in a nail-biter against J.F. Webb when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 17-16. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carrboro since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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