Neoga had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 12-6 to make it four. They lost 9-2 to the Arcola Purple Riders. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 5-0 to the Purple Riders when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Neoga saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colin Blazich, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
As for Arcola, the win keeps they at an undefeated 14-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.6 runs this season.
On Arcola's side, Tanner Thomas was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jayden Henson-Stice was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Brody Drake also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, Neoga will welcome Martinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bluestreaks will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Arcola, they will venture away from home to challenge Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Purple Riders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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