Baseball Recap: Calhoun Makes It Four in a Row on the Road

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Calhoun ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers, sneaking past 9-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 two weeks ago.

Drew Wallendorf

Doubles (Career)

05/15/25 @ Greenfield/Northwestern	2
05/05/25 @ Seymour	1
04/28/25 vs North Greene	1
04/10/25 vs Routt Catholic	1
03/26/25 vs Jacksonville	1

Calhoun got a massive performance out of Drew Wallendorf, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Wallendorf a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Zipprich, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

Calhoun's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Greenfield/Northwestern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun will square off against Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Miners have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Greenfield/Northwestern, they will challenge Carlinville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.