Jordan had won three straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped up to 6-2 to make it four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Green Hope, sneaking past 7-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-4 on Tuesday.
Peyton Kozink
| 03/20/26 @ Green Hope | 2 |
| 03/13/26 @ Apex Friendship | 1 |
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| 02/25/26 vs Wakefield | 1 |
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Peyton Kozink was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Kozink was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Kozink wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Matt Beaulieu, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Beaulieu has posted since back in April of 2025. Nick Stewart also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Green Hope, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered against Jordan since March 2, 2017.
On Green Hope's side, Blake Vestal was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Vestal also tossed a walk, which is notable because Green Hope is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Trevor Cleveland and Troy Haynes stepped up to the plate in a big way. Cleveland went a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI, while Haynes got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Martin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Coming up, Jordan will challenge Durham Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.67 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Green Hope, they will face off against Leesville Road at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pride have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
