The Jones Eagles will head out to face off against the Von Steuben Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jones is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Jones is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since April 1st on Wednesday. They lost 12-4 to Kenwood. The Eagles have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
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Jack Condne was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellis Alexander, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Von Steuben was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They fell just short of Payton College Prep by a score of 3-2.
Matteo Banuelos made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Kayin Timble was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Von Steuben's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8-2. As for Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Jones has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Von Steuben struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Jones beat Von Steuben 7-2 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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