Jasper is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will look to defend their home field against the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jasper came out on top against Chilton County on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Vikings took their contest against the Tigers 8-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
Meanwhile, Mortimer Jordan had just enough and edged out Morristown-Hamblen East 6-4 on Wednesday.
Jackson Woodruff got the start for Mortimer Jordan and what a start it was: he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Woodruff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanner Rice, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 12 matchups. John Owen Dean was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Mortimer Jordan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
Mortimer Jordan's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Jasper, their win bumped their record up to 8-14.
Jasper came up short against Mortimer Jordan when the teams last played back in March of 2025, falling 8-4. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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