SB Adams honors Jackie Robinson, win crucial NIC game vs. New Prairie at Four Winds Field

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Seventy-seven years ago Monday, Jackie Robinson made his major league debut, impacting baseball as the first African American to play in MLB in the modern era.

It was a monumental moment for marginalized groups for generations to come athletically and socially.

For SB Adams, they're celebrating the night at Four Winds Field with all the Eagles donning Robinson's name and number.

Adams struck first in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Brock Stoltz.

Pitcher Aidan Pearson got the win pitching six innings of three-hit baseball with seven strikeouts.

The Eagle beat New Prairie, 3-0.