Danville had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 2-13 to make it four. They fell just short of the Hoopeston Cornjerkers by a score of 13-12. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 12-2 to the Cornjerkers when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Royce Rudy and TJ Forman did some serious damage despite the final result: Rudy went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double, while Forman went 1-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaiven Wilson, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one double.
As for Hoopeston, their victory bumped their record up to 4-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 30th.
On Hoopeston's side, Zach Huchel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Huchel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dallas Sheppard, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Cole Miller was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Danville will head out to take on Peoria at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.14 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hoopeston, they will head out on the road to face off against Watseka at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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