The Gem State Adventist Academy Jaguars will head out on the road to challenge the Glenns Ferry Pilots at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gem State Adventist Academy has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gem State Adventist Academy will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Garden Valley on Wednesday. The Jaguars came out on top against the Wolverines by a score of 16-12. The Jaguars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Glenns Ferry had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Idaho City with a sharp 14-2 victory on Friday. The Pilots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Alan Mesillas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Glenns Ferry is 4-1 when Mesillas posts eight or more strikeouts, but 4-9-1 otherwise. Mesillas was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Bryce Sterling was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four stolen bases, and four runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Payton Reynolds was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Glenns Ferry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .703. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Glenns Ferry's record now sits at 8-10-1. As for Gem State Adventist Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
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