Jac-Cen-Del won against Shawe Memorial on Wednesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Eagles beat the Southwestern Rebels by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 8-3. The victory was nothing new for the Eagles as they're now sitting on three straight.
Neil Sullivan
| 04/30/26 vs Southwestern | 5 |
| 05/08/26 @ Southwestern | 1 |
| 04/25/26 vs Irvington Preparatory Academy | 1 |
| 04/13/26 @ Shawe Memorial | 1 |
| 04/11/26 vs Oldenburg Academy | 1 |
Neil Sullivan made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Jac-Cen-Del's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 7-2 (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Sullivan was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blake Wagner, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Westin Hountz also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Jac-Cen-Del kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Jac-Cen-Del's record is now 10-6. As for Southwestern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jac-Cen-Del will welcome South Ripley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Southwestern, they will be playing at home against Clarksville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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