Tates Creek had lost four games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 12-15 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the West Jessamine Colts 5-4. This was a revenge game for the Commodores: when they faced off against the Colts on Saturday, they had to take a 8-7 defeat.
Blake Jones
| 03/18/25 @ Trinity | 7 |
| 04/22/25 @ Lexington Catholic | 6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Eastern | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2 |
| 05/14/25 @ West Jessamine | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Blake Jones looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Tates Creek is 5-2 when Jones allows two or fewer earned runs, but 7-13 otherwise.
At the plate, DJ Carter was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
As for West Jessamine, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-24 record this season. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
On West Jessamine's side, they got a good showing from Landon Davis, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. That's the fewest hits Davis has allowed since back in April.
On the hitting side, Dylan Milholland made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Mavrick Napier was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Looking ahead, Tates Creek will host North Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Jessamine does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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