The Jackson Center Tigers will challenge the Upper Scioto Valley Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Russia hit Jackson Center with a five-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Raiders, falling 10-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Tigers haven't been shut out since back in March.
Jackson Center saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Evans, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, Upper Scioto Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of North Baltimore. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rams have suffered since April 24, 2025.
Ashlyn Downing and Chloe Cunningham stepped up to the plate in a big way. Downing went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Cunningham went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Layla Hunsicker, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Jackson Center's record now sits at 2-12. As for Upper Scioto Valley, their record is now 4-11.
Jackson Center suffered a grim 13-7 defeat to Upper Scioto Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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