The Hilliard Bradley Jaguars will head out to face off against the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hilliard Bradley came out on top against Chillicothe on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Jaguars never let the Cavaliers get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Jaguars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Bryan Nashalsky
| 04/24/25 @ Chillicothe | 3 |
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The team relied heavily on Bryan Nashalsky, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one triple. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Logan Minamyer, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hilliard Bradley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Dublin Coffman was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Upper Arlington 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Shamrocks have posted since April 3rd.
Anders Christianson looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Dublin Coffman got a massive performance out of Drew Walti, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and one stolen base. That home run was Walti's first of the season. Brendan Cox was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Dublin Coffman's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 4-11. As for Hilliard Bradley, their record now sits at 5-7.
Everything went Hilliard Bradley's way against Dublin Coffman when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Hilliard Bradley made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
