For the second straight game, Mays will face off against Jackson. Mays will welcome Jackson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Mays: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Jackson has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Monday just wasn't the day for Mays' offense. They lost 15-0 to Jackson on Monday.
For Jackson's part, Thornton Wilder looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those six strikeouts gave Wilder a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Jackson let Marcus Blash and Seth Geter run wild. Blash scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Geter scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave Blash a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Pearce Henry, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Jackson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Jackson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. Mays' defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mays has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Jackson struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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