
Patriots
04/15/25 vs Eastbrook | 11-6 |
04/14/25 vs St. Henry | 15-1 |
04/12/25 @ Fort Recovery | 3-2 |
04/10/25 vs Delta | 16-3 |
04/07/25 vs Blackford | 10-0 |
04/03/25 @ Marion | 20-0 |
Jay County put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Eastbrook Panthers by a score of 11-6. The Patriots have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Panthers, too.
Mallory Winner made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Morgan Missicano was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Hallie Schwieterman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Jay County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Jay County pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Eastbrook, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jay County will host Norwell at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Patriots surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastbrook, they will be playing at home against Southern Wells at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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