Thomas Jefferson will face off against the Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Thomas Jefferson has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thomas Jefferson is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Chalmette, falling 12-0. The match marked the first time this year in which Thomas Jefferson was not able to get on the board.
Fisher typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged out the Gators 4-3. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by just one run.
Hunter Smith was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Jeremy Gibson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-11. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thomas Jefferson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Thomas Jefferson might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Thomas Jefferson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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