Mississippi Braves (28-23)
Monday
Jackson came to town on Monday and took the game 5-2 over Mississippi. Greg Ross started for Mississippi and had a solid start, throwing 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits and a walk while striking out one. The 1-3 hitters each had two singles, with Mallex Smith adding his 17th steal of the season, Emerson Landoni adding a walk, and KD Kang hitting his two singles. Rio Ruiz was on base three times with a single and two walks on the day.
Tuesday
Mississippi hosted Jackson for a double header and took both games. In the opener, they defeated 5-2 behind starter Jason Hursh, who got his 2nd win of the season, allowing 2 runs in 5 2/3 innings on 8 hits and 4 walks while striking out 4. Rio Ruiz got two hits and a double. Emerson Landoni had two hits. Mallex Smith was on base three times between a hit and two walks. Smith also added his 18th steal. Kevin Ahrens was on base twice through one hit and one walk.
The M-Braves took the second game 3-0 behind an excellent start from Victor Mateo who threw 6 innings, allowing 3 hits and 3 walks. Seth Loman provided the entirety of the Mississippi offense with a 3 run home run and two hits.
Wednesday
Jackson took the Wednesday game over the M-Braves 6-3 on the strength of a 3-run 9th. Tyrell Jenkins started the game and went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs (only one earned) on 5 hits and 2 walks while striking out 2. KD Kang had 4 hits, including a triple. Emerson Landoni had 3 hits. Joey Terdoslavich had a double and a walk in his first game in Mississippi
Weekend matchups:
Thursday, 7:00pm CT: Jake Brigham vs. Jackson (Misael Siverio)
Friday, 7:00pm CT: Jorge Reyes vs. Jackson (James Gillheeney)
Saturday, 6:35pm CT: TBD (Greg Ross’s spot) at Montgomery (TBD)
Sunday, 5:35pm CT: TBD (Jason Hursh’s spot) at Montgomery (TBD)