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By Nicholas Giannone | June 23rd, 2026
BATTLE CREEK, MI — The Battle Creek Battle Jacks swept the Richmond Flying Mummies on Tuesday, winning 5-1, backed by a strong pitching performance.
This game proved to be a pitching duel from the start, as both starting pitchers were strong from the very beginning.
Strong defensive efforts kept the game scoreless as both teams combined for two hits through four innings of play at MCCU Field.
The fifth inning saw the first bit of offence as the Battle Jacks struck to take a 1-0 lead off Jake Stedman’s RBI single, scoring Jacob Schott.
The Flying Mummies responded in the top half of the sixth inning, tying the game at one as Prince Deboskie scored off a sacrifice fly from Cal Schembra.
The Battle Jacks exploded for offence in the seventh inning, scoring four runs to take a commanding 5-1 lead, highlighted by Brendan Thompson’s bases-clearing double.
The Battle Jacks continued the strong pitching as they held the Flying Mummies to just one run and five hits.
Battle Creek ended the night with five runs, seven hits, and two errors.
The Battle Jacks are back in action on Wednesday as they close out their five-game homestand against the Royal Oak Leprechauns, before hitting the road for a four game road trip.
About the Battle Jacks & the Northwoods League
The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a proud member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its 33rd season, the 26-team Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history, drawing significantly more fans in a more friendly ballpark experience than any league of its kind.
A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson; three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR); two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford; World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL); 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL); and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM).
