A three-game series against Middlebury puts the Jeffs to test;

With a series win, Amherst is atop the NESCAC West.

Jared Banner led the way from the designated hitter spot;

The number of hits he amassed certainly was a lot.

In the second game, Banner batted in the winning run;

Amherst took the close victory by a score of 2-1.

The next game was not as close, and Banner played his part;

In the 16-6 win, the enitre Jeff team showed its heart.

Two days later, Amherst played a very offensive game;

Banner's bat in particular could not be tamed.

The senior was 4-6 at the plate and scored three runs,

He also had five RBIs to showoff his big guns.

Amherst will look for Banner to keep hitting at this pace;

Soon the Jeffs will be competing in the NESCAC playoff race.