Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Jackson Day Mariners 5-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-10 back in March.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy gave Tucker Hackett the start and clearly made the right call: he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Hackett has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. Austin Walker picked up the save, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Holden Austin was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Hunter, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Jackson Day, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-8.
Looking ahead, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is taking a road trip to take on Lincolnton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson Day, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mountain Island Charter at 6:00 p.m.
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