The Jefferson Dragons hit the road once more on Saturday to Gainesville, to face the Red Elephants. In tight contest with the AAAAA state runner-ups, the Dragons came out on top, defeating Gainesville, 4-3. Jefferson was kept off the board the until the 3rd inning. In the 3rd, #12 Zack Boobs (1-for-4 Run) drove a single to left, followed by #8 Hunter Thompson (1-for-3 Run) reaching on a walk. #6 Kasan Rainey (2-for-4 2RBI 2B) then drove a ball to deep right for a double to score both Boobas and Thompson, giving Jefferson a 2-1 lead. Jefferson's next two runs came in the 6th. That's when #16 Devin Humphries (1-for-3 Run) who later scored when #22 Lane Watkins (1-for-1 RBI Run 2B) drove a RBI double to left. Watkins then scored on a RBI ground-out by #4 Justin Cole (0-for-3 RBI) securing the lead for the Dragons.
On the mound, #14 Asher Standridge got the start. Standridge pitched 4 1/3 innings of work, allowing 2 runs (1 earned run) on 4 hits and recording 4 Ks. #24 Brooks Beddow came on in relief. Beddoe pitched 1 inning, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and recording 1 K. #12 Zack Boobas, came on to close out the game. Boobas pitched 1 2/3 innings of work recording 2 Ks allowing 0 hits and 0 runs to secure the win for the Dragson.
Following this big win, the Dragon now stand at 3-2 (0-0) on the season. This week, they will host White County on Tuesday, and then travel up to White County on Friday. Come out and support your Dragons!
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| Dragons line-up for National Anthem |
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| Devin Humphries drive an RBI single to left |
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| Lane Watkins driving a double |
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| Justin Cole looking to put the Dragons up for good |
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| Asher Standridge controls the game on the hill |
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| Zack Boobas drives a single to left |
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| Hunter Thompson fights off a pitch |
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| Brooks Beddow goes to work |
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| Zack Boobas securing the win |
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