Deerfield was forced to take a big loss against they on Tuesday, they got the better of them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Johnson Creek Bluejays by a score of 6-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Demons as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Landon Brattlie
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Landon Brattlie was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Deerfield is 3-1 when Brattlie allows two or fewer earned runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Brattlie was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Brattlie wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Eickhoff, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was Eickhoff's first of the season.
Deerfield's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Johnson Creek, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-4.
Coming up, Deerfield will head out to square off against Fennimore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Johnson Creek, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Marshall at 5:00 p.m.
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