For the second straight game, Mortimer Jordan will face off against Clay-Chalkville. The Blue Devils will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Mortimer Jordan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
While Mortimer Jordan's win against Clay-Chalkville wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Devils narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cougars 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Devils have posted since March 14th.
Jackson Woodruff looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mortimer Jordan's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Rice, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The win got Mortimer Jordan back to even at 14-14. As for Clay-Chalkville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
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