Jones had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Evans Trojans 18-4. The victory was just what Jones needed coming off of a 23-0 loss in their prior game.
Ma'Zara Thomas was a standout: she scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Janiya Gordon, who scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Jones' win bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Evans, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jones will challenge Ocoee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ocoee is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Evans, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Dr. Phillips at 6:00 p.m.
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