Purple Riders
| 05/15/25 vs Unity Christian | 16-4 |
| 05/14/25 vs Westville | 11-0 |
| 05/10/25 @ Altamont | 1-0 |
| 05/07/25 vs Blue Ridge | 16-2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Sullivan | 3-2 |
| + 16 more games |
Arcola extended their winning streak to 21 on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 21-0 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 16-4 margin over the Unity Christian Lions. The Purple Riders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 games by six runs or more this season.
DJ Stevens made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, earning two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Thomas, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Jackson Griffith was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Arcola always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Unity Christian only posted an OBP of .348.
As for Unity Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13-1 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it eight in a row.
On Unity Christian's side, Kannon Dehority made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Arcola does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Unity Christian, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-6 defeat against Cornerstone Christian on the 17th.
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