Baseball Recap: Jordan Continues Home Dominance on Tuesday

Jordan owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against the East Chapel Hill Wildcats by a score of 5-0. The Falcons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Wildcats, too.

Carson Hickey made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.

In other pitching news, Luke Samples tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

Hickey wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Harris Mangum, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Falcons

Previous 3 Games (Home)

04/08/25 vs East Chapel Hill	5-0
04/05/25 vs Athens Drive	8-7
03/25/25 vs Chapel Hill	4-3

Jordan pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for East Chapel Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jordan will head out to square off against Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Chapel Hill, they will venture away from home to challenge Carrboro at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.