For the second straight game, Jordan will face off against Chapel Hill. Jordan will face off against Chapel Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Jordan sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Chapel Hill.
Jordan got a great performance from Luke Samples as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Samples has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Peyton Jones, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. Frankie Gilchrist also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Chapel Hill's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4. As for Jordan, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 6-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jordan has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Chapel Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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