Baseball Recap: Beardstown Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Apr 9, 2026, 2:02am
Baseball Recap: Beardstown Tigers vs. Pittsfield Saukees
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| 04/08/26 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 3-10 L |
| 05/15/23 - Away | 3-8 L |
| 05/01/23 - Away | 2-8 L |
| 04/05/23 - Home | 4-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Beardstown took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Pittsfield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Saukees 5-3. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Saukees on their field since April 6, 2022.
The team relied heavily on Parker Bell, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Carter Ross also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Pittsfield, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Beardstown will challenge Barry Western at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pittsfield, they will square off against Macomb at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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