Jefferson Dragons Sweep East Jackson in Region Series

The Jefferson Dragons faced their 3rd Region 8AAA opponent last week as they faced the East Jackson Eagles.  Jefferson dominated this series as they outscored East Jackson 34-2 for the series, with the Eagles plating their only two runs in the final game of the series.  Game 1, played at home, kicked things off right for the Dragons.  Right out of the gate, Jefferson plated 4 runs in the 1st.  This included a 2 RBI Triple by #10 Joshua Hutch (1-for-3 3B 2RBI) , followed by a RBI Double by #12 Zack Boobas (1-for-3 2B RBI), and a RBI Double by #8 Hunter Thompson (1-for-2 2B RBI).  #20 Taylor Wilkes (3-for-3 HR RBI 3Runs) added another run in the 2nd with a solo Home Run.  2 more runs scored in the 4th from a RBI Single by #18 Will Breese (3-for-4 2RBI) and then a RBI Fielders Choice for Hutch.  Jefferson closed out the game in the 5th with 3 more runs, inluding a 2 RBI Single from #17 Caleb Chandler (1-for-3 2RBI) and then with bases loaded Breese drives a RBI Single to close out the game and secure the run run win.
On the mound for Jefferson, #20 Taylor Wilkes got the start.  Wilkes pitched 5 complete innings and recorded 9 Ks, allowing just 1 hit to secure the win.

Moving to Friday night at East Jackson, Jefferson kept them rolling as they cruise to two wins by scores of 8-0 and 16-2.  Jefferson rolled with big offense through both games including a 3 run homer by #10 Joshua Hutch in game 2.  #14 Asher Standridge got the win for game 1 shutting out the Eagles and then Hutch got the start for game 2, with 2 runs scoring in the first, but then Eagles stayed off the board the rest of the way for the 16-2 win..

Following this series, the Dragons stand at 12-3 (8-1 Region 8AAA) sitting in 2nd place currently in the region.  They face the Bulldogs of Hart Count this week in more region competition and then face the Jackson County Panthers next week.

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