Coal City had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 15-5 to make it four. They fell just short of the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Coalers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Coal City saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Clark, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Bradley-Bourbonnais, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
On Bradley-Bourbonnais' side, Liam Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. Martin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mason Shaul was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Coincidentally, Coal City and Bradley-Bourbonnais will both be playing Herscher the next time they take the field. The Boilermakers will host the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Coalers will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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