East Jessamine had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 27-3 margin over the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Jaguars sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row dating back to last season.
Hillary Stansbury and Remi Smith were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Stansbury struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Smith tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Stansbury scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Smith scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Natalie Alimento
| 03/08/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar | 5 |
| 05/16/24 @ Franklin County | 3 |
| 05/02/24 vs Mercer County | 2 |
| 04/23/24 @ Mercer County | 2 |
| 04/19/24 @ Butler | 2 |
In other batting news, Kylee Oliver and Natalie Alimento did most of the damage at the plate: Oliver went 2-for-5 with one home run, eight RBI, and two runs, while Alimento scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5. The dominant performance gave Alimento a new career-high in runs. Alex Smith was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
East Jessamine was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .486. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in four consecutive games dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as East Jessamine Jaguars take on Taylor County Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they are taking a road trip to challenge Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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