Jimmies Lose Again To Augie, But Stay Competitive & Turn Triple Play

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The Jamestown Jimmies lost 10-7 to the Augustana Vikings in their third straight defeat, but the team stayed competitive and turned a rare triple play in the game. The Jimmies trailed 7-6 in the 9th inning before Augustana added three more runs, though Jamestown scored one more run before the final out.

Why it matters

While the Jimmies were swept in the three-game series, their improved competitiveness and the rare triple play they turned shows the team is making progress despite their overall losing record. The triple play was an exciting moment that energized the team and demonstrated their defensive capabilities.

The details

Augustana completed the three-game sweep with a 10-7 win, but the Jimmies stayed in the game, having the tying run at the plate in the top of the 9th. Carter McPeak led Augustana with a single, double and 3 RBIs, including a 2-out double that put the Vikings ahead for good 6-4 in the 5th. The Jimmies turned a triple play in the 1st inning when pitcher Mason McCaffery caught a liner and threw to 2nd and 1st for the outs.

• The triple play occurred in the bottom of the 1st inning.
• Jamestown led 1-0 with a 2nd inning run before Augustana scored 2 runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings.
• The Jimmies tied the game with 3 runs in the top of the 4th inning.
• Jamestown trailed 7-6 in the top of the 9th inning before Augustana added 3 more runs.
• Jamestown scored 1 more run in the top of the 9th inning before the final out.

What’s next

Jamestown will meet Minnesota Crookston in a series scheduled for March 22 and 23.