Liberty Christian Academy is 0-3 against Jones since March of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Heat will host the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Liberty Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Jones will be up against a hot Liberty Christian Academy squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Heat came out on top against Spring Creek by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Jones and Southside, and Jones kept the tradition alive. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Seahawks 5-4 on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Trojans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Payten Plyler made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Riley Murphy was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. Kynlee Whaley was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Jones kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Liberty Christian Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Jones, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
Liberty Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Jones when the teams last played back in March. Will the Heat have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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