For the second straight game, Jackson will face off against Escambia County. The Aggies will venture away from home to challenge the Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Jackson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Escambia County will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Jackson extended their winning streak to three on Thursday. The Aggies' pitchers stepped up to hand the Blue Devils a 12-0 shutout. The Aggies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 12 runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Jay Morris, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Carlos Barientos also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jackson hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Escambia County's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Jackson, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Escambia County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jackson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. It's a different story for Escambia County, though, as they've only averaged .171. Will they be able to contain Jackson's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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