Deerfield entered their tilt with Fennimore with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Fennimore Golden Eagles by a score of 12-8 on Monday.
Jackson Drobac made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off six hits. Drobac was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stephen Bagley, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI. Bryce Eickhoff was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Deerfield's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5. As for Fennimore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deerfield will challenge Johnson Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Deerfield: 4, Johnson Creek: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Fennimore, they will head out on the road to face off against Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Riverdale has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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