Clippers Fall Late in 8–7 Battle Against Seahawks

Berlin, MD – March 24, 2026

The JMB Clippers Varsity 2026 dropped a tightly contested matchup Tuesday afternoon, falling 8–7 to the SDHS Seahawks Varsity in a game that stayed tense until the final out. Despite ten hits and a productive middle of the lineup, the Clippers were undone by a big swing from the Seahawks late, marking a tough road loss in a back‑and‑forth contest.

Early Momentum Belongs to JMB
The JMB Clippers Varsity 2026 dropped a tightly contested matchup Tuesday afternoon, falling 8–7 to the SDHS Seahawks Varsity in a game that stayed tense until the final out. Despite ten hits and a productive middle of the lineup, the Clippers were undone by a big swing from the Seahawks late, marking a tough road loss in a back‑and‑forth contest.

Seahawks Respond With the Long Ball
SDHS answered in the bottom half with timely power that shifted the tone of the game. Landon Daniel and Spencer Gaylor each connected on home runs, combining for seven RBIs and erasing JMB’s advantage with one swing at a time. Despite producing only three hits as a team, the Seahawks made the most of their opportunities, drawing eight walks and forcing extended innings.

Clippers Lineup Delivers Top to Bottom
The Clippers finished with double‑digit hits, highlighted by multi‑hit performances from Tyler Hunt and Chase Saulitis. Hunt went 2‑for‑3 with three RBIs and a walk, while Saulitis reached base four times, collecting two hits and two walks. Liam Nelson added a key double and two RBIs, as JMB consistently put pressure on the Seahawks’ pitching staff all afternoon.

Pitching Battle Turns Late
On the mound, Cooper Witt started for JMB and battled through four innings, striking out seven while allowing four runs—none earned. Owen Hare followed in relief, giving the Clippers a chance down the stretch, but the Seahawks’ late offense ultimately broke through. Defensive miscues proved costly for JMB, as four errors contributed to extended innings and extra chances for SDHS,

Player of the Game
Tyler Hunt (Bennett) earned Player of the Game honors after delivering one of the strongest individual performances of the season for the Clippers. The junior catcher went 2‑for‑3 with a three‑run home run, five total bases, a walk, and an RBI tally that kept JMB within striking distance until the final inning. His leadership behind the plate and clutch offense set the tone in a tight matchup

Final
Stephen Decatur 8, James M Bennett 7
JMB will look to clean up the defensive execution and carry the offensive momentum forward as the spring schedule continues. With consistent production throughout the lineup, the Clippers remain well‑positioned for a strong second half of the season.