The Oakleaf Knights will challenge the Bolles Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Oakleaf has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Oakleaf turned things around against Union County on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Fightin' Tigers 7-5.
Jackson Clark
| 03/04/25 vs Union County | 5 |
| 02/28/25 vs Fernandina Beach | 4 |
| 02/25/25 @ West Nassau | 0 |
| 02/18/25 vs Clay | 4 |
| 02/11/25 vs Bishop Kenny | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs West Nassau | 5 |
Oakleaf got a great performance from Jackson Clark as he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. What's more, Clark posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Connor Tant was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That run was his first of the season. JP Espinosa was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bolles unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Providence School by a score of 8-7.
Levi Pietschker was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Bolles' defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Oakleaf, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Oakleaf has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bolles struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Oakleaf took their win against Bolles in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. Does Oakleaf have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bolles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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