East Jackson extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They lost 16-0 to the Hebron Christian Lions. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 17-1 to the Lions when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hebron Christian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Considering they have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hebron Christian's part, Kate Kennedy looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Kennedy has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jaycee Thornhill, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Ainsley Trenbeath was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, East Jackson will square off against Discovery at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.4 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hebron Christian, they will face off against Flowery Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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