Jordan-Matthews extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-17 in the process. They came up short against the Asheboro Blue Comets, falling 11-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Comets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-2 on Wednesday.
As for Asheboro, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-15. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Asheboro's part, Mason Kotlowski looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kotlowski has become a key player for the Blue Comets: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 6-15 otherwise.
At the plate, Cohen Caviness and Sam Gore did most of the damage at the plate: Caviness went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double, while Gore got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Asheboro is 2-1 when Caviness posts three or more hits, but 7-14 otherwise. Jacob Tevebaugh was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Jordan-Matthews and Asheboro could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. The Jets will square off against Southeast Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (515 vs. 146). Meanwhile, Asheboro (ranked 294th) will meet Oak Grove (ranked 119th) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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