Thomas Jefferson has won six straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. Thomas Jefferson will host the Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy Tigers at 10:00 a.m. Thomas Jefferson has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Thomas Jefferson took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Covenant Christian Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Thomas Jefferson skirted past Covenant Christian Academy 12-11. The victory was some much needed relief for Thomas Jefferson as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The team relied heavily on Celeste Ward, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ava Pastor, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Thomas Jefferson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy came out on top against Thibodaux by a score of 4-1.
Ashtyn Rogers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave her a new career-low in hits. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Alyvia Palmisano was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Thomas Jefferson, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Thomas Jefferson skirted past Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy 10-9 when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Will Thomas Jefferson repeat their success, or does Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
