Jefferson County's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Southwest Patriots.
Trey Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 18 Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jayden Duncan, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Mason Tungate was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Jefferson County's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Southwest, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will venture away from home to square off against Northeast at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Southwest, they will head out to face off against Rutland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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