After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gaither, Jefferson was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Riverview Sharks 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Jefferson, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cameron Copple and Hayden Sekanick did most of the damage at the plate: Copple went 4-for-6 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Sekanick scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ja'Marques Benton, who went 1-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
On Riverview's side, Driston Marino was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Marino has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ronald Blake made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-6 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Ryan Butner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Jefferson's victory bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Riverview, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will take on Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Riverview, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Tampa Bay Tech at 10:00 a.m.
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