Jellico is 0-8 against McCreary Central since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. Jellico will be playing at home against McCreary Central at 5:30 p.m. Jellico has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jellico is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Wartburg Central, falling 13-2.
Jellico saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Metcalf, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, McCreary Central put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Williamsburg a 6-0 shutout. Fans of the Raiders have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Kolton Summers made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Irvin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Noah Shook, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
McCreary Central pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Jellico, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jellico has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like McCreary Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jellico might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from McCreary Central in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will Jellico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
