Kankakee Valley had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Highland Trojans by a score of 8-3 on Wednesday. This was a revenge matchup for Kankakee Valley, as the team was forced to settle for a 2-1 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Spencer Childers was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Childers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Eggers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Rowan Kenning, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Highland's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caden VanderMeyden, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI. VanderMeyden has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Kankakee Valley's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Highland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Kankakee Valley will face off against Kouts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kouts' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Kankakee Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Highland, they will be playing at home against Lowell at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Highland is facing Lowell at the right time seeing as Lowell is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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