Jordan is 0-3 against Katy Taylor since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Jordan Warriors will head out on the road to challenge the Katy Taylor Mustangs at 6:15 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jordan was handed a ten-point defeat in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Seven Lakes on Tuesday. Jordan came out on top in a nail-biter against Seven Lakes and snuck past 8-6. The win was just what Jordan needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Ryan McIntosh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. McIntosh was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lyra Berry, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Jewel Cortinas was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Katy Taylor gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Mayde Creek.
Jordan's record is now 11-13. As for Katy Taylor, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season.
Jordan came up short against Katy Taylor when the teams last played back in March, falling 6-2. Can Jordan avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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