After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Sunbright brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 victory over the Jellico Blue Devils on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since March 23, 2024.
John Morgan and Justin Ballard did most of the damage at the plate: Morgan scored two runs and stole three bases, while Ballard scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Morgan a new career-high. Robert McFadden was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
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| 04/14/25 - Home | 14-13 W |
| 04/21/23 - Home | 10-4 W |
| 05/02/22 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/07/22 - Away | 16-11 W |
| 04/29/17 - Away | 3-18 L |
| + 5 more games |
Sunbright's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Jellico, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Sunbright will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Blue Devils: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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