After three games on the road, Velma Jackson is heading back home. They will take on the Ethel Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Velma Jackson fell victim to Ethel and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They suffered a rough 14-0 defeat at the hands of the Tigers. The game marked that first time this season in which Velma Jackson was not able to get on the board.
For Ethel's part, Kaden Adams made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Adams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Layton Fergouson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Wes Bishop was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Velma Jackson's loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-5. As for Ethel, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.
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