West Jones extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the Petal Panthers, falling 11-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
As for Petal, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Considering they have won three matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Petal's part, they got a massive performance out of Nathan Garner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Garner has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Riels Holder, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coming up, West Jones will challenge Poplarville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Petal, they will take on IMG Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Ascenders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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