Fish First Team in IBL History to three consecutive 30-win seasons

GUELPH - The Welland Jackfish recorded win number thirty in a 7-5 defeat of the Guelph Royals and became the first team in IBL history to record three consecutive 30-win seasons.

Jonah Weisner doubled and added a solo home run for the Jackfish (30-10), who already clinched the league’s top playoff seed. Jake Sanford went 3-for-3 with two doubles and three runs. Steven Moretto drove in two, and Gianfranco Morello and Dawson Tweet had an RBI apiece. 

Brandon Underhill (7-1) went 5.1 innings and gave up three runs on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Deivy Mendez tossed a scoreless ninth for his 11th save.  

Conner Morro led the Royals with his first home run of the season and three RBI. Ashton Patterson drove in a run on two hits, while Evan Ashe picked up an RBI. 

Ethan Hammond and Frankin Torres added two hits apiece. 

Guelph dropped to 22-16.

The Jackfish return home on Thursday, August 15th for Jacques Bobblehead Night presented by Empire Communities. First pitch is set for 7:20 pm. For tickets, call 905-735-9834 or visit wellandjackfish.com/tix.