Jefferson County is 0-10 against Hamilton County since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Jefferson County Tigers will be playing at home against the Hamilton County Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton County took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Jefferson County, who comes in off a win.
Jefferson County took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over Gadsden County. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Matthew (Britt) Jimenez and Ja'Lon Crumity were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Jimenez pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Crumity struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). What's more, Jimenez also gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024. At bat, Jimenez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Crumity scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs Crumity has posted since back in February of 2024.
Ulises Reynoza
| 02/11/25 vs Gadsden County | 3 |
| 04/15/24 vs Community Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/12/24 @ FAMU DRS | 1 |
| 04/08/24 vs Crossroad Academy | 1 |
| 04/02/24 @ Gadsden County | 1 |
In other batting news, Ulises Reynoza was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Lanzavian Footman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Jefferson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gadsden County only posted an OBP of .235.
Meanwhile, Hamilton County scored first but ultimately less than Aucilla Christian in their contest on Tuesday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 15-2. The Trojans haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Jefferson County's win ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Hamilton County, they now have a losing record of 0-1-1.
Jefferson County might still be hurting after the 17-3 loss they got from Hamilton County when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Jefferson County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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