The Jefferson Silver Foxes will square off against the Burges Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson came up short against Andress on Friday, falling 14-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Silver Foxes have suffered against the Eagles since March 27, 2021.
Jefferson saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eden Perez, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Burges came up short against Chapin on Friday and fell 11-7. The Mustangs have struggled against the Huskies recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Brandon Alcala made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
Burges' loss dropped their record down to 6-11-2. As for Jefferson, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 9-11.
Jefferson's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Silver Foxes have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Burges, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Jefferson continue to outrun the ball?
Jefferson skirted past Burges 2-1 in their previous meeting back in March. Do the Silver Foxes have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mustangs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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