J.Z. George is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Leake Central a ten-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The J.Z. George Jaguars will welcome the Leake Central Gators at 6:30 p.m. J.Z. George has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Last Friday, J.Z. George didn't have quite enough to beat Water Valley and fell 15-14. Even if the Jaguars couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
J.Z. George got a big performance out of Tysalyn Meeks, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while going 1-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Meeks has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Smith, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Leake Central fell victim to West Lauderdale and their airtight pitching crew last Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Knights.
J.Z. George's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Leake Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
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