Jackson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-5 to the Whitley County Colonels. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jackson County of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Whitley County's part, the team relied heavily on Hunter Wilson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Chris Cureton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Jackson County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Whitley County, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson County will take on Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lee County is coming into the game with nine straight losses on the road, meaning Jackson County will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Whitley County, they will be playing at home against Mercer County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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