Baseball Preview: Civic Memorial Eagles vs. Jersey Panthers
After two games on the road, Civic Memorial is heading back home. They will take on the Jersey Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
While Civic Memorial couldn't quite beat Roxana on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-point loss they were dealt on Friday. Civic Memorial fell just short of Roxana by a score of 3-1.
Brayden Prott was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Civic Memorial saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dane Godar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Jersey gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on Calhoun with a sharp 9-3 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Jersey as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Civic Memorial has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Jersey, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Civic Memorial was able to grind out a solid win over Jersey when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 7-4. Does Civic Memorial have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jersey turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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