Dieterich hasn't had much luck against Effingham recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Movin Maroons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hearts at 4:00 p.m.
Last Tuesday, Dieterich didn't have quite enough to beat Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine and fell 3-2. The Movin Maroons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jaxon Funneman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Justin Boerngen also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Effingham ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over Mt. Zion. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 4, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Dieterich's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Effingham, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Dieterich suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Effingham when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Movin Maroons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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