Monday just wasn't the day for Jasper's offense. They fell 3-0 to the Ash Grove Pirates on Monday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Jasper was not able to get on the board.
For Ash Grove's part, Bryce Davis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Davis has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Davis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Davis wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zane Messley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Jasper has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season. As for Ash Grove, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Jasper will take on Miller at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jasper's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Miller's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Ash Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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