The Jackson County Blue Devils will head out on the road to square off against the Smith County Owls at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jackson County took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over Clarkrange. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Smith County put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Pope John Paul II by a score of 10-7.
Wyatt Claywell made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bennett Gammon, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Walker Hackett was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Smith County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Smith County's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Jackson County, their record now sits at 2-5.
Jackson County suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Smith County when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Jackson County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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