Jackson Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-8 walloping at the hands of the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jackson Academy of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Madison-Ridgeland Academy's part, Jack Poole looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Poole has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Corey Watkins, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Ethan Mallett was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Jackson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13-1. As for Madison-Ridgeland Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-10.
Jackson Academy will head out on the road to square off against St. Joseph Catholic at 5:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Jackson Academy is facing St. Joseph Catholic at the right time seeing as St. Joseph Catholic is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Madison-Ridgeland Academy, they will be playing at home against Hartfield Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hartfield Academy hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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