Jackson Christian came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Bolivar Central Tigers out 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Jackson Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jackson Christian got a great performance from Carter Ellis as he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Ellis has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Reed Cooper, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Kelley, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Bolivar Central's side, Dalton Bissett was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Carson Howell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-8. As for Bolivar Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-8.
Jackson Christian will head out on the road to take on Crockett County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jackson Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Bolivar Central, they will be playing at home against Adamsville at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Bolivar Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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