Velma Jackson is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will face off against the Noxapater Tigers at 5:00 p.m.
Velma Jackson is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 14-2 to Yazoo County.
Meanwhile, Noxapater put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Winona with a sharp 11-1 win. Considering Noxapater has won four contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Brady Ellison spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Logan Sanborn was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Corbin Stapleton, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Velma Jackson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Noxapater, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
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