The Jacobs Golden Eagles will take on the Grant Community Bulldogs at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Jacobs will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
While Jacobs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-29), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Geneva with a sharp 8-2 win on Friday.
Emily Popilek was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Popilek was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Audrey Wetzel looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Molly Hoch was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jianna Tanada, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Grant Community earned a 6-2 victory over Cary-Grove on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Jacobs pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Grant Community, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Jacobs suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Grant Community in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. 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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