Baseball Game Preview: Jacobs Golden Eagles vs. Hampshire Whip-Purs

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04/11/25 - Away	7-9 L
05/07/24 - Home	5-3 W
04/08/24 - Away	17-0 W
05/09/23 - Home	2-0 W
05/05/23 - Away	4-0 W
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Jacobs has gone 9-1 against Hampshire recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Golden Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Whip-Purs at 4:30 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Jacobs has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Hampshire will arrive with three straight wins.

On Saturday, Jacobs came up short against Palatine and fell 10-6.

Andrew Deegan was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.

Meanwhile, Hampshire never let their opponents score on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over Hersey.

The result came thanks to Eric Jackson's shutout, as he gave up just four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

Hampshire pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Jacobs, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.

Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jacobs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Hampshire struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Jacobs couldn't quite finish off Hampshire when the teams last played on Friday and fell 9-7. Will the Golden Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.