It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Jac-Cen-Del ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the New Washington Mustangs out 6-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Jac-Cen-Del.
Clark Dwenger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits. Dwenger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Blake Wagner and Lance Snyder did most of the damage at the plate: Wagner scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Snyder scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Keagan Williamson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Jac-Cen-Del's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for New Washington, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jac-Cen-Del will take on North Decatur at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for New Washington, they are on the road again on Monday to play Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m.
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