The Jackson County Generals will head out on the road to take on the Harlan Green Dragons at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jackson County took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against South Laurel, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Generals narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cardinals 3-2.
Meanwhile, Harlan earned a 6-2 win over Knox Central on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Green Dragons in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.
Jordyn Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Abby Fields was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Addison Jackson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Harlan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Knox Central only posted a batting average of .222.
Jackson County now has a winning record of 18-17. As for Harlan, their record now sits at 19-8.
Jackson County beat Harlan 6-1 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Generals since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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