For the second straight game, Lejeune will face off against Jones. The Devil Pups will welcome the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lejeune headed into their last matchup having not scored more than two runs for four straight, but Jones let them put that streak behind them. The Devil Pups put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 13-3 victory on Tuesday. The Devil Pups not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 18, 2024.
Grady Mahaffey made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Mahaffey was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin James, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Julian Cancienne, who scored two runs while going 1-for-5.
Lejeune kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Lejeune's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Jones, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
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