Jefferson Area had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Grand Valley Mustangs 6-4. For Jefferson Area, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Grand Valley walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2022.
Toby Dickson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Jefferson Area saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Lambert, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Giovanni Matticola, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Jefferson Area made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3-1. As for Grand Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson Area will take on Conneaut at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Jefferson Area has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Grand Valley, they will be playing at home against Kirtland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kirtland will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Grand Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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