West Prairie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 14-2 to the Farmington Farmers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cyclones of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Tyson Carnes got West Prairie off to a strong start despite the final result, pitching six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, Carnes gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March.
At the plate, Matthew Whitman made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
West Prairie's loss dropped their record down to 5-9-1. As for Farmington, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-4-1.
West Prairie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-2 victory against Peoria Heights on the 4th. As for Farmington, they have also already played their next contest, an 8-6 win against Macomb on the 4th.
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