Leyden hasn't had much luck against York recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will take on the Dukes at 4:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Leyden took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Maine West 8-6.
Jacob Ganir
| 03/24/26 vs Maine West | 6 |
| 05/17/25 @ Glenbard West | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Proviso West | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Hinsdale Central | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Fenton | 2 |
Jacob Ganir made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other pitching news, Christopher Matz looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Sammy Calderon was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, York posted their closest win since May 19, 2025 on Wednesday. They skirted past Glenbard East 7-5. The Dukes haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Leyden's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for York, their record now sits at 1-0.
Leyden couldn't quite get it done against York in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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