
Jaguars
04/19/25 vs Memphis Central | 1-12 |
04/17/25 vs Overton | 16-6 |
04/16/25 vs Middle College | 9-5 |
04/15/25 @ Fairley | 11-8 |
04/11/25 vs Melrose | 9-8 |
Southwind dropped their record down to 11-6 on Saturday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They lost 12-1 to the Memphis Central Warriors. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Jaguars couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Memphis Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Memphis Central's part, Joshua Thurmon spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 16 Ks. Thurmon has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Memphis Central let Orlando Jones and Beiker Leon run wild. Jones went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Leon got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Leon has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Patrick Ryan, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwind will take on Oakhaven at 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Memphis Central, they will square off against Overton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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