The Chatham Central Bears will head out to challenge the Jordan-Matthews Jets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Chatham Central took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against Jordan-Matthews by a score of 9-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Brady Phillips and Benjamin Wilson were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Phillips tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Wilson pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Phillips scored a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Wilson scored a run while going 1-for-3. Phillips also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carson Jackson, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those runs were his first of the season. Brett Phillips was another, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Chatham Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Chatham Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Jordan-Matthews, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
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