For the second straight game, West Jordan will face off against Cyprus. The Jaguars will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Pirates at 3:30 p.m. West Jordan knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Cyprus likes a good challenge.
West Jordan hadn't beaten Cyprus on the road since May 7, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. The Jaguars were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Pirates. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
West Jordan got a great performance from Austin Gehman as he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Those six strikeouts gave Gehman a new career-high.
Brendan Wood
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On the hitting side, West Jordan let Ethan Baldwin and Brendan Wood run wild. Baldwin scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Wood went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave Wood a new career-high. Jaxon Rowley was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
West Jordan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in seven consecutive contests.
West Jordan's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Cyprus, their loss ended a 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Jordan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .398. However, it's not like Cyprus struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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