Jackson Prep came tearing into Friday's matchup with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats 7-6. Seven seems to be a good number for Jackson Prep as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Matthew McKinley was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. McKinley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. McKinley was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Reid Vineyard looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Konnor Griffin, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Cole Gideon was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Presbyterian Christian's side, Drew Diamond made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Bankston Walters, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Jackson Prep pushed their record up to 32-2 with that victory, which was their 15th straight at home. As for Presbyterian Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson Prep will stay at home for another game and welcome Jackson Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Jackson Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Presbyterian Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hartfield Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hartfield Academy will be hoping to continue their five-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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