York Institute was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the Jackson County Blue Devils. York Institute was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Jackson County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Eleanor Hill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Ashton Napier was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Jackson County's side, Jenna Mayberry was a standout: she scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Karley Poston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
York Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Jackson County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
York Institute will be playing in front of their home fans against Pickett County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Pickett County is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning York Institute will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Jackson County, they will square off against Livingston Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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