After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bethel Park, Central Bucks South was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars.
Blake Bell made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bell was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Central Bucks South got a great performance from Luke Hillegass as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
Bell wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jake Yang, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Central Bucks South now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-1.
Central Bucks South will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Holy Ghost Prep at 4:00 p.m. on April 4. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Canon-McMillan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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