On a breezy Thursday evening, the Jefferson Dragons took to field at home as they hosted the Lions of Franklin County. Playing their 5th extra inning game of the season, the Dragons battled with the Lions through a 12 inning marathon. The end result was Jefferson's first extra inning loss of the season as they fell to Franklin County by a final score of 4-3. This was a battle that came down to pitching. The Dragons only run in regulation came in the 3rd inning after #17 Caleb Chandler (1-for-4 2BB) reached based on a single. A couple of batters later, #20 Justin Cole, drove in Chandler on a ground ball to the 2nd. This gave Jefferson a 1-0 lead, which they held until the 7th. #19 Logan Garner was on the hill to start the game. Garner kept Franklin County off the board through 5 2/3 innings of work through which he recorded 5 Ks and only allowed 3 hits. The Lions threatened in the 4th, when a runner reached base on an error. That threat was ended when #16 Brandon Clinton threw the runner out stealing 3rd base to end the inning. #22 Brooks Beddow came on in relief in the 6th. Beddow threw 2 1/3 innings of working fanning 2 batters, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits. One run came in the 7th after a sacrifice fly drove in the Lion's first run to tie things up and send us the extra innings. 2 more runs came in the 8th after a couple of RBI hits, giving Franlin a 3-1 advantage. Jefferson responded in the bottom of the 8th however after #91 Zac Corbin reached on a walk and later scored after Justin Cole reached on an error. Cole later scored after an RBI single by #71 Lane Watkins (1-for-1 RBI) which tied the game at 3 which is where the game stood until the 12th. #5 Brandon Trefren came on in relief for Jefferson in the 9th. Trefren worked through 4 innings, recording 4 Ks and allowing 3 hits as well as the final run in the 12th. Jefferson now stands at a record of 11-3-1 for the season. They will close out the regular season at home versus East Jackson on Monday. Come out and support your Dragons as they close out a successful season!
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| Logan Garner in control on the mound |
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| Justin Cole looks to drive in the first run of the game |
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| Brandon Clinton tracks a pop-up at the plate |
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| Caleb Chandler got permission to run..."See coach, I can run!" |
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| Terrell Wall squares up for a bunt single |
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| Rally cap time boys! |
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| Brooks Beddow now throw fireballs! |
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| Great night for baseball under the lights and we sure needed the lights. |
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| Lane Watkins drives in a run to tie the game |
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| Brandon Trefren putting everything into that pitch |
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