The Jackson Jaguars will face off against the Pace Academy Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jackson came out on top against Forest Park on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Jaguars took their game against the Panthers 5-1. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Pace Academy got the win against M.L. King on Friday by a conclusive 15-5.
Nik Kothari spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jack Harmon was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dylan Nelson, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Pace Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Pace Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Jackson, their victory bumped their record up to 15-9.
Jackson was able to grind out a solid win over Pace Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, winning 5-0. Will the Jaguars repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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