The Jacobs Golden Eagles will face off against the Central Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jacobs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Jacobs took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Dundee-Crown by a score of 7-3.
Skylee Ferrante spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks.
Kate Takasaki
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kate Takasaki, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Jacobs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Central fell victim to McHenry and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 1-0. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Isabella Reed was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allie Botkin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
The victory got Jacobs back to even at 14-14. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Jacobs suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Central when the teams last played back in April. Will the Golden Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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