ELSAH, Ill. - The Spalding Golden Eagles used a dominant offensive showing and timely late-inning rallies to sweep Principia in a doubleheader on Tuesday, highlighted by a massive outburst in game two.

In game one, Spalding jumped out early and controlled the pace, building a commanding 11-0 lead through five innings. The offense was steady throughout the lineup, with AJ Lopez, Brayden Caldemeyer, and Joshua Wilmot all contributing RBIs, while Cayden Tucker sparked the middle innings with a triple that helped extend the lead.

Principia responded with a big inning to cut the deficit to 11-8, but Spalding answered immediately. The Golden Eagles plated five runs in the seventh, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Brayden Caldemeyer and key run-producing plays from Nolan Faulkner, Jesse Walter, and Cayden Tucker. Spalding pulled away late and secured a 26-9 victory, finishing off the game with a 10-run eighth inning capped by a grand slam from Jimmy Caldwell.

In game two, the Golden Eagles jumped on the board early, plating four runs in the second inning before adding two more in the third to build a comfortable lead. 

Brayden Caldemeyer continued his strong day at the plate, driving in runs and providing consistency in the middle of the order. AJ Lopez added a multi-hit performance, setting the tone at the top of the lineup and helping spark early scoring opportunities. Joshua Wilmot also contributed with key RBIs, while Cayden Tucker remained a factor offensively after his big game-one showing.

On the mound, Evan LeGrand delivered a standout performance, earning the win after limiting Principia to just one run on five hits. The Spalding pitching staff worked efficiently, backing up the offense and preventing any sustained rally from the Panthers.

Spalding added insurance runs in the sixth and eighth innings to put the finishing touches on the win, completing the sweep in convincing fashion.

Overall, the Golden Eagles showcased depth across the lineup and strong pitching across both games, outscoring Principia 37-10 on the day and building momentum as conference play continues.