Jacobs had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged out the Hampshire Whip-Purs 2-1 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Eagles have posted since March 18th.
Braden Behrens
Braden Behrens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Jacobs is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Andrew Deegan was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Cooper Gulgren also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Jacobs' victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-6. As for Hampshire, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jacobs will take on Huntley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles are facing the Red Raiders at the right time seeing as the Red Raiders are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hampshire, they will square off against McHenry at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Whip-Purs surely won't give up without a fight.
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