The Jones Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Simeon Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Jones is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Jones is is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hancock.
Jamilette Hernandez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4. Isabella Diaz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Simeon, as they earned their first road win of the season. Everything went their way against EPIC Academy on Tuesday as Simeon made off with a 31-5 victory. Simeon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Simeon got a massive performance out of Mia Holcombe, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, nine stolen bases, and 12 RBI. Holcombe hasn't dropped below three stolen bases for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariyah Black, who went 4-for-4 with nine stolen bases, ten RBI, and four runs.
Jones' defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Simeon, their win bumped their record up to 2-3-1.
Everything went Jones' way against Simeon in their previous meeting back in March as Jones made off with a 19-8 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jones since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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