Third-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Jeff Davis Softball JV Past Ware County Junior Varsity Gators
Jeff Davis Softball JV defeated Ware County Junior Varsity Lady Gators 16-1 on Thursday thanks in part to nine runs in the third inning.
Jeff Davis JV jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Ava Bohannon singled, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch scored one run.
JD added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when an error scored one run, and Claire Stinson homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Jeff Davis scored nine runs on six hits in the bottom of the third inning. Brylee Wyatt drew a walk, scoring one run, Jazmine Villasenor singled, scoring two runs, Stinson drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Alara McCall scored after tagging up, an error scored two runs, and Payten Warnock singled, scoring one run.
Kayleigh LeMay started the game for Ware. They surrendered 12 hits and 16 runs (12 earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. Jaqueline Villasenor started in the circle for Jeff Davis JV. They gave up two hits and one run over three innings, striking out seven and walking four.
Amberley Padgett and Kara Coleman were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Ware County Junior Varsity Gators while hitting back-to-back. Padgett went 1-for-2 at the plate as the 3-hole hitter led the team with one run batted in.
Jeff Davis amassed 12 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Villasenor led Jeff Davis Softball JV with three hits in three at bats. Stinson and Bohannon were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for JDHS. Warnock and Villasenor each collected multiple hits for them. JDHS JV didn't commit a single error in the field. Bohannon had the most chances in the field with seven.
Next Up For Lady Gators Softball:
Monday 8/21/2023 V. Brantley @ Gator Field.
Tickets will be on sale at the gate for $7.00. JV action is set for 4:00 PM while the Varsity first pitch is set for 6:00 PM. Come out to Gator Softball Field and support your Lady Gators!
Go Gators!