Baseball Recap: Make It Six in a Row for Arcola

Arcola lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Okaw Valley, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's game. The Purple Riders were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Timberwolves on Thursday. The Purple Riders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.

Tanner Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. He also launched a home run, marking his first of the season.

In other batting news, Caiden Helmuth was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Brevyn Whisman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Purple Riders

Previous 6 Games

04/10/25 @ Okaw Valley	9-1
04/07/25 vs Villa Grove	8-0
03/26/25 @ Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg	16-1
03/25/25 @ Central A & M	10-0
03/22/25 vs Oakwood	9-3
03/18/25 vs Salt Fork	6-1

The win keeps Arcola at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average this season. As for Okaw Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arcola will welcome Martinsville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Okaw Valley, they will host New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.