William Jewell baseball team secured their fourth consecutive win by sweeping McKendree University in a doubleheader, culminating in a dramatic walk-off victory in game two with a final score of 16-15.

By the Numbers
  • Top three Cardinal hitters Epp, Wilcox, and Jilbert each had three hits, combining for five RBIs and no strikeouts.
  • Breven Yarbro pitched five innings, recording one strikeout and advancing to a 6-1 season record.
  • Evan Jilbert went 5-for-5 at the plate in game two, hitting three home runs, driving in seven RBIs, and scoring four runs.
  • Ryan Foley earned his first win of the season in relief, striking out five batters.
State of Play
  • William Jewell's victory brings their season record to 20-15 and 11-12 in GLVC play.
  • They will face off against McKendree University again on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Talley Stadium, aiming for a sweep.
What's Next

The Cardinals will aim to clinch a sweep against McKendree University in their upcoming game on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Talley Stadium.

Bottom Line

William Jewell's thrilling comeback victories showcase their resilience and offensive prowess, setting the stage for an exciting rematch against McKendree University.