It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Urbana had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the South Hagerstown Rebels by a score of 8-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Hawks, who have now won three games in a row.
Ryan Yagesh
| 05/09/26 vs South Hagerstown | 9 |
| 04/08/26 vs Oakdale | 4 |
| 04/02/26 vs Broadneck | 4 |
| 05/05/26 @ Oakdale | 2 |
| 03/28/26 @ Whitman | 2 |
Ryan Yagesh made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Landon Lee looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jake Allen was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Billy Swaney, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Urbana was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in seven consecutive matchups.
Urbana's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for South Hagerstown, their loss dropped their record down to 10-13.
As of now, neither Urbana nor the Rebels have any future games scheduled.
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