The Jefferson Dragons split their opening two games of the 2010 season, losing their opener to Oconee County before recording a victory on the road over Madison County.
Up next is a home stand for Jefferson, as they will host the Red Raiders of Madison County on Thursday.
First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m.
On Saturday, the Dragons will host their in-county nemesis, the Tigers of Commerce. Commerce enters the week 0-1 in this young season, and looking for some early traction. On Saturday, they’ll be looking to break the stranglehold the Dragons have held on the win column in the ongoing feud between the two teams. The Dragons have been victorious against Commerce in their last eight matchups, dating back to March of 2006.
First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Oconee Co.
The Dragons started their season off with a home stand against the Warriors of Oconee County last Wednesday.
The Warriors took control early on, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first, then adding two more in the top of the second. The Dragons would put their first and only run of the game across the plate in the bottom of the second.
Oconee County would score for the sixth and final time in the top of the fourth, as the Warriors went on to win 6-1.
Jamie Sexton recorded the loss, giving up four hits and five runs in just under an inning and a half.
Jake Fields went 2-3 at the plate. Corey Wilkins scored an RBI.
Madison County
Still stinging from their first season opening loss in two years, the Dragons traveled to Danielsville Thursday to face the Madison County Red Raiders.
After taking an early 1-0 lead, the Dragons again found themselves behind as Madison County put two runners across in the bottom of the first to take a 2-1 lead.
After a scoreless third inning, the Dragons would score one run each in the third, fourth and fifth, while holding the Red Raiders scoreless.
Jefferson broke the game open in the sixth, putting five runners across to take a seven-run advantage. In the end, the Dragons recorded their first victory of 2010, winning 9-2.
Jake Fields recorded the win, giving up two runs and three hits while striking out nine.
Jake Fields led the Dragons at the plate, going 4-5 with a run and three RBIs. Kyle Hardy went 2-3 with two runs. Caleb Meek went 1-4, with one run and one RBI.
