Jones's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Northside Mustangs a 5-0 shutout. The Eagles have beaten the Mustangs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Mustangs has come to flipping the script.
Renzo Sansonetti made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Gio Delgado
| 05/26/26 @ Northside | 5 |
| 05/16/26 vs Taft | 4 |
| 05/09/26 @ Chicago University | 4 |
| 05/02/26 @ Evergreen Park | 0 |
| 04/29/26 vs Simeon | 2 |
| 04/25/26 vs Lincoln Park | 6 |
In other pitching news, Gio Delgado looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Madden Asbaty, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Jones' victory bumped their record up to 23-8. As for Northside, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-7 record this season.
Jones will square off against Oak Lawn at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. Northside does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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