Bushnell-Prairie City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 30 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-29 in the process. They lost 22-6 to the Farmington Farmers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Thomas Anderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
As for Farmington, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 22-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Farmington's side, the team relied heavily on Lane Wheelwright, who went 4-for-5 with eight RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those eight RBI gave Wheelwright a new career-high. Ben Marvel was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Bushnell-Prairie City will take on ROWVA/Williamsfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Farmington, they will be playing at home against Kewanee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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