If J.L. Mann was feeling good fresh off their 13-3 takedown of Easley last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. J.L. Mann came up short against Powdersville on Thursday, falling 11-3. J.L. Mann was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Powdersville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Reid Holtzclaw
| 03/13/25 @ Powdersville | 5 |
| 03/04/25 vs Woodruff | 4 |
| 04/26/24 vs Mauldin | 3 |
| 04/01/24 @ Hillcrest | 1 |
Reid Holtzclaw was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
At the plate, J.L. Mann saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Shiffer, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Kaido Greene also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
J.L. Mann has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. The win got Powdersville back to even at 2-2.
Looking ahead, J.L. Mann will head out to challenge Easley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Powdersville, they will face off against River Bluff at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. River Bluff's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Powdersville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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