The Jasper Pirates will face off against the Ozark Catholic Academy Griffins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Jasper took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Omaha an 18-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Aaron Thomas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Blake Williams, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ozark Catholic Academy). They were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over Decatur last Tuesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Jasper's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Ozark Catholic Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Jasper might still be hurting after the 14-1 defeat they got from Ozark Catholic Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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