For the second straight game, Smith County will face off against Jackson County. Smith County will venture away from home to take on Jackson County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smith County is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
If Smith County beats Jackson County with ten runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Smith County's pitcher stepped up to hand Jackson County a 10-0 shutout on Monday. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Owls yet this season.
Smith County let Riley Martin and Jacob Lapham run wild. Martin scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Lapham scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs Martin has posted since back in March of 2024. Max Long also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Smith County's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. As for Jackson County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Smith County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jackson County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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