After a string of four wins, Wesclin's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 9-4 to the Chester Yellowjackets. Wesclin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Chester apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
For Chester's part, Aden Runge and Evan Bland were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Runge tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bland struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Runge scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Bland scored a run while going 3-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brenden Malley, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Wesclin's loss dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Chester, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-14-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wesclin will take on Breese Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Breese Central: 4, Wesclin: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Chester, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Zeigler-Royalton at 11:15 a.m.
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