Ithaca came out on top against Nouvel Catholic Central on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Yellowjackets took their game against the Panthers 8-4. The win continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Connor McMurphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Ithaca's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-9 when he doesn't).
Greyson Merchant
| 05/15/26 @ Nouvel Catholic Central | 5 |
| 05/15/26 @ Nouvel Catholic Central | 2 |
| 04/20/26 vs Nouvel Catholic Central | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Carrollton | 2 |
| 05/05/26 @ Michigan Lutheran Seminary | 1 |
In other batting news, Greyson Merchant was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Braylon Simcox was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI.
Ithaca's victory bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Nouvel Catholic Central, they are on a 16-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-21.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ithaca will take on rival Carrollton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nouvel Catholic Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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