Sycamore barely beat Portland the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The War Eagles blew past the Panthers 9-3 on Thursday. The win was familiar territory for the War Eagles, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Wesley Parker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Drake Perry
| 04/09/26 @ Portland | 4 |
| 04/06/26 vs Harpeth | 2 |
| 04/02/26 @ Jo Byrns | 1 |
| 03/02/26 vs Montgomery Central | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Greenbrier | 1 |
At the plate, Drake Perry was excellent, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Nathaniel Batson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Sycamore's record is now 6-13. As for Portland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Sycamore will square off against East Robertson at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Portland, they will face off against Harpeth at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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