For the second straight game, Jordan will face off against Brighton. The Beetdiggers will venture away from home to challenge the Bengals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Jordan 3.7, Brighton 1.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Jordan's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Wednesday's struggle, when Brighton hitters got past them. The Beetdiggers lost 13-0 to the Bengals on Wednesday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Beetdiggers were not able to get on the board.
For Brighton's part, Miles Layton tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Layton has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Fry, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Riley Brown was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Brighton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win was the 16th in a row for Brighton, bringing their record up to 16-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jordan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-7.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jordan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. 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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