The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars will head out to face off against the Elizabeth Forward Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thomas Jefferson's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Elizabeth Forward's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It was a proper cat-fight when Thomas Jefferson faced off against McKeesport on Tuesday. The Jaguars were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Tigers. The Jaguars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Forward entered their tilt with West Mifflin on Tuesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Titans. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Nate Grimm was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Jacob Peterson was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
Thomas Jefferson's record is now 13-4. As for Elizabeth Forward, their record now sits at 12-4.
Everything went Thomas Jefferson's way against Elizabeth Forward when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Thomas Jefferson made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars since the team 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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