Jackson-Olin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 14-10 to the Carver Birmingham Rams on Friday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Malik Dowdell and Wylam Wright stepped up to the plate in a big way. Dowdell scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Wright scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tony Williams, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1.
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson-Olin is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they will square off against Center Point at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carver Birmingham, they will challenge Parker at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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