Jefferson County North hasn't had much luck against Jackson Heights recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Chargers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cobras at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Jefferson County North's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
Last Thursday, Jefferson County North made easy work of Horton and carried off a 16-6 victory. The win continues a trend for Jefferson County North in their matchups with Horton: they've now won six in a row.
Olivia Domann made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Domann was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Emilee Subelka and Khiya Roller did most of the damage at the plate: Subelka went 1-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Roller got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs. That's the most RBI Subelka has posted over her last 11 matchups. Another player making a difference was Emmarie Hernandez, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs.
Meanwhile, Jackson Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Valley Falls, falling 11-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cobras have suffered since March 24th.
Jackson Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Jefferson County North, their victory bumped their record up to 4-14.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jefferson County North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Jackson Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .536. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson County North might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Jackson Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Chargers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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