Itasca entered their matchup against Moody on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Itasca Wampus Cats fell just short of the Moody Bearcats by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wampus Cats have suffered since March 8, 2024.
Brayden Mears put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Buddy Jackson
| 03/10/25 vs Moody | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 2 |
| 03/05/25 vs Bruceville-Eddy | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Keene | 1 |
| 03/01/25 vs Hillsboro | 2 |
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Mears wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Buddy Jackson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jackson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Itasca fell to 6-1. As for Moody, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
Coming up, Itasca will square off against Valley Mills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Itasca's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Valley Mills' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Moody will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Hamilton at 6:00 p.m. on April 1st.
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