Jamestown hasn't had much luck against York recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Jamestown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so York's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Jamestown's offense. They fell 3-0 to Grafton on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Jamestown saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Mayes, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Meanwhile, York fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Smithfield on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Packers by a score of 10-9. The Falcons' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Karley Estrada and Kenlee Washington stepped up to the plate in a big way. Estrada went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double, while Washington went 1-for-4 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Hunter, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Jamestown now has a losing record of 4-5. As for York, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jamestown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .535. However, it's not like York struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jamestown might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from York when the teams last played back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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