Banneker is 0-10 against Jackson-Reed since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Banneker Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Jackson-Reed Tigers at 4:00 p.m. The pair are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Last Thursday, Banneker made easy work of Roosevelt and carried off a 19-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Banneker.
Meanwhile, Jackson-Reed put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Bell. The victory was just what Jackson-Reed needed coming off of a 15-6 loss in their prior match.
Alice Stillerman and Sienna Gala were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Stillerman tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Gala struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Stillerman went 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Gala scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meghan Thompson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Alex Nehrer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Banneker now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Jackson-Reed, they pushed their record up to 4-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Banneker might still be hurting after the 16-7 defeat they got from Jackson-Reed when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Banneker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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