There's no place like home for Jackson Day, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over the Sugar Creek Charter Wildcats on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 20-0 last Tuesday.
Nick Rauch made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
Matthew Parson
| 03/28/25 vs Sugar Creek Charter | 4 |
| 04/15/24 @ Asheboro Hybrid Academy | 3 |
| 03/21/24 @ Valor Preparatory Academy | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Sugar Creek Charter | 2 |
| 04/24/24 vs NorthPoint Christian Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Matthew Parson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Vermaine Shelton was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson Day always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sugar Creek Charter only posted an OBP of .235.
Jackson Day's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Sugar Creek Charter, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson Day will challenge West Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sugar Creek Charter, they will take on Piedmont Community Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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