For the second straight game, Jones will face off against Southside. The Trojans will be playing at home against the Seahawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jones has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Southside will arrive with three straight wins.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Jones and Southside, and Southside kept the tradition alive. The Trojans took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seahawks on Tuesday.
For Southside's part, Carolina Crisp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Crisp has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily McLean, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. She has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 15 times she's played.
Southside now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
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