Cumberland County is 0-10 against Stone Memorial since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Jets will look to defend their home field against the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Cumberland County has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Wednesday, Cumberland County came up short against Rockwood and fell 11-6. The Jets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Stone Memorial, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against DeKalb County on Tuesday, sneaking past 5-4.
Kenzie Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cadence Cox was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ashely Whittenburg, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Stone Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Cumberland County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Cumberland County suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Stone Memorial when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Jets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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