Jefferson hadn't done well against Linden-Kildare recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Jefferson Bulldogs' pitcher stepped up to hand the Linden-Kildare Tigers a 10-0 shutout. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Chloe Wood
| 02/24/25 vs Linden-Kildare | 7 |
| 02/21/25 vs Elysian Fields | 4 |
| 02/08/25 @ New Boston | 6 |
| 04/25/24 vs Daingerfield | 5 |
| 04/12/24 @ Arp | 3 |
| 04/02/24 vs Elysian Fields | 7 |
Chloe Wood made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddie Cooner, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Amariuanna Amie was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Jefferson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Linden-Kildare only posted an OBP of .300.
The win was the third in a row for Jefferson, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs over those games. As for Linden-Kildare, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Looking ahead, Jefferson will be taking part in a tournament against Longview at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday. As for Linden-Kildare, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers take on the Wildcats at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Linden-Kildare is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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