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Christian Bourne returns to James Madison University as pitching coach, bringing a player‑first philosophy that helped Lane Duff dramatically lower his ERA, while the program celebrates recent draft breakthroughs and a 2026 RCBL championship.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw twenty Sun Belt players selected, pushing the league’s all‑time draft total to 894 and reinforcing its reputation as a talent pipeline for Major League Baseball.
Luke McGrath’s 28‑inning, 28‑strikeout season earned him an 18th‑round pick by the Cubs, while incoming freshman Lee Garris was taken in the 13th round by the Yankees.
The 2026 MLB Draft concluded with a modest haul of North Carolina talent, highlighting both emerging stars and the end of a long‑standing tradition.
The Bourne Braves survived a back-and-forth battle to defeat the Cotuit Kettleers 4-3 after ten innings, with Blake Schaaf delivering the winning RBI single.
James Madison University baseball team secured a 7-3 victory over Old Dominion on May 16, 2026 at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex, with several standout hits shaping the contest.
The Enquirer's Best Of Battle Creek series now features the area's leading middle infielders, with readers invited to vote for their favorites each week.