Northeast Jones can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Saturday. They blew past the Meridian Wildcats 15-2. Northeast Jones' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaden Padgett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Padgett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Padgett wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cruz Sullins, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Northeast Jones pushed their record up to 12-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs per game. As for Meridian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Northeast Jones will head out on the road to face off against Quitman at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Quitman's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Meridian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oak Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Meridian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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