The Woodlan Warriors will venture away from home to face off against the New Haven Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Woodlan is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
While Woodlan didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Prairie Heights by a score of 8-4 on Saturday.
Jordan Halsey
| 04/19/25 @ Prairie Heights | 7 |
| 04/27/24 @ DeKalb | 6 |
| 04/20/24 vs Lakeland | 5 |
| 04/13/24 vs Prairie Heights | 5 |
| 04/10/24 @ Fort Wayne South Side | 3 |
Jordan Halsey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Ben Delagrange looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashtin Jacquay, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Trygg, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
New Haven not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 21, 2024 (when they won 20-2). They blew past South Adams 11-1. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Woodlan's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for New Haven, their record now sits at 3-5.
Woodlan couldn't quite finish off New Haven in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 2-0. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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