Jays baseball squad downs Bulldogs

Connor Hager of the Jays gets ready to slide as he scores a run during the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Rolla Bulldogs at Vivion Field.
Connor Hager of the Jays gets ready to slide as he scores a run during the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Rolla Bulldogs at Vivion Field.

Michael Washington knows how to set the tone.

The Jefferson City Jays slugger battled through an 0-2 count by fouling off the next two pitches before driving the next pitch over the left-field wall for a two-run shot in the first inning Wednesday at Vivion Field.

After that, the Jays were able to add five more runs in the second on their way to a 7-2 win over Rolla.

The Jays (12-4) needed the win over their district opponent, as they try to gain ....