Baseball Recap: Woodlan Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Warriors

Previous 5 Games

04/19/25 @ Prairie Heights	8-4
04/19/25 @ Prairie Heights	14-7
04/17/25 vs Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian	2-0
04/16/25 vs Fort Wayne South Side	8-4
04/14/25 @ Garrett	7-0

Woodlan came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Prairie Heights Panthers by a score of 8-4. While the Warriors didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Jordan Halsey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He also put up two RBI, which were his first of the season.

In other pitching news, Ben Delagrange looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Ashtin Jacquay was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Ethan Trygg also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Woodlan pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Prairie Heights, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodlan will venture away from home to square off against New Haven at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Prairie Heights, they will head out to face off against Central Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.