University of Utah Baseball Loses to Washington 13-8 in Middle Game, Jackson’s Heroics Not Enough
The University of Utah baseball team lost 13-8 to the Washington Huskies in the middle game of a series at Smith's Ballpark after erasing an 8-1 deficit with a seven-run eighth inning. Core Jackson's three-run homer was a highlight as part of his four RBI night, with five Utes contributing multiple hits.
By the Numbers- The Utes are 25-12 overall and 10-7 in the Pac-12.
- Core Jackson hit his fourth home run of the season and had a season-high four RBI.
- Merit Jones pitched five innings, striking out seven while giving up three earned runs.
The Utes couldn't secure the late-game victory after tying the score in the eighth inning.
State of Play- Utah will face Washington in the rubber game to decide the series.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday evening at Smith's Ballpark.
The upcoming rubber game will determine the series outcome between Utah and Washington with a Sunday evening matchup at Smith's Ballpark.
Bottom LineDespite an impressive comeback effort by the Utes, the Washington Huskies secured a 13-8 victory in the middle game, setting the stage for a decisive rubber match to conclude the series.
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