Cheney came into Friday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the University Titans by a score of 6-3 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Blackhawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brayden Martin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Cheney's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-12 when he doesn't).
Jacob Ulrich
| 05/02/25 vs University | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ferris | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs West Valley | 2 |
| 03/19/24 vs Mead | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Shadle Park | 1 |
In other batting news, Jacob Ulrich was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Chris Wilson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Cheney's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for University, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Cheney will have a chance to go back-to-back against University: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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