Hampshire hadn't done well against Jacobs recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Whip-Purs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Golden Eagles. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Whip-Purs.
Joseph Rodriguez looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ari Fivelson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Lucas Mazur was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Whip-Purs
| 04/11/25 vs Jacobs | 9-7 |
| 04/10/25 vs Belvidere North | 8-2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Wheaton North | 11-7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Whitley County | 3-2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Woodstock North | 4-3 |
| + 5 more games |
Hampshire's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1. As for Jacobs, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Hampshire didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 1-0 victory against Hersey on the 12th. As for Jacobs, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-6 loss against Palatine on the 12th.
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