Jackson Day is 0-6 against NorthPoint Christian Academy since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Mariners will face off against the NightHawks at 4:00 p.m.
Jackson Day is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of West Mecklenburg.
Nick Rauch
| 03/18/25 @ Sugar Creek Charter | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 1 |
| 03/20/25 vs Gray Stone Day | 1 |
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Jackson Day saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Rauch, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Rauch is becoming a predictor of the Mariners' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-8 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, NorthPoint Christian Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lions a 2-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the NightHawks have posted since May 11, 2024.
Tyler Wagner made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
NorthPoint Christian Academy's record is now 8-6. As for Jackson Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jackson Day has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like NorthPoint Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jackson Day might still be hurting after the 24-4 loss they got from NorthPoint Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Mariners avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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