Jefferson Takes Win Over Riverside on Senior Night

The Jefferson Dragons played in non-region play on Tuesday, April 12th as they hosted Riverside Military Academy on Senior Night.  On this night the Dragons honored each of our 7 seniors, including #20 Taylor Wilkes, #10 Joshua Hutch, #8 Hunter Thompson, #11 Jared Hulsey, #16 Devin Humphries, #14 Asher Standridge, and #8 Will Breese

With just 1 run allowed in the 1st, the Dragons cruised to a 11-1 run-rule win in 5 inning over Riverside.  The first 2 runs came in the first.  #20 Taylor Wilkes (1-for-2 Run) led off with a walk and scored on a passball.  Later #8 Hunter Thompson (0-for-2 RBI Run) drove in a run on fielders choice.  2 more crossed in the 2nd.  #18 Will Breese (1-for-2 2Runs) led off with a Single and scored on a passball. #14 Asher Standridge (1-for-1 RBI 3 Runs) then walked and later scored.  Jefferson plated 4 more runs in the 3rd including a RBI Single from Standridge.  Moving to the 5th, the Dragons sealed the run rule 2 runs following RBI Singles from #22 Lane Watkins (1-for-3 RBI) and #10 Joshua Hutch (2-for-3 RBI Run).

On the mound for Senior Night, #11 Jared Hulsey got the start.  Hulsey pitched 2 innings, recording 1 K and allowing just 1 run on 1 hit.  #7 Patrick Hickox came on in the 3rd, pitching 1 inning of relief, recording 1 K and allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.  #24 Brooks Beddow came on in the 4th, pitching 1 inning, recording 2 Ks and allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.  #14 Asher Standridge closed out the game in the 5th with 1 inning pitched , recording 2 Ks and allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.

Following this win, the Dragons stand 16-6 (11-4 Region 8AAA).  The faced Elbert County next for the final series of the season, competing for the Region 8AAA Title.