For the second straight game, Jackson-Milton will face off against McDonald. The Bluejays will be playing at home against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jackson-Milton has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while McDonald will arrive with five straight victories.
Jackson-Milton managed to slip by McDonald the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bluejays lost 13-2 to the Blue Devils on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bluejays have suffered against the Blue Devils since April 15, 2022.
For McDonald's part, Aubrey Evans made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Evans has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Pecchia, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Gianna Mancini, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
McDonald always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
McDonald's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Jackson-Milton, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Both Jackson-Milton and McDonald just can't seem to miss. The Bluejays have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. However, it's not like McDonald struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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