There's no place like home for Leyden, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Maine West Warriors 8-6. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Ganir
| 03/24/26 vs Maine West | 6 |
| 05/17/25 @ Glenbard West | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Proviso West | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Hinsdale Central | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Fenton | 2 |
Jacob Ganir made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other pitching news, Christopher Matz looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Sammy Calderon was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Leyden's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Maine West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Leyden will take on York at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Maine West, they will challenge St. Patrick at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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