Dunlap barely beat Fieldcrest the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Dunlap's pitchers stepped up to hand Fieldcrest an 8-0 shutout on Saturday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by eight runs or more this season.
Drew Thiel was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Davis Weeks, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Eagles
| 03/29/25 @ Fieldcrest | 39.4% |
| 03/22/25 @ De Smet Jesuit | 39.1% |
| 03/21/25 vs Normal University | 37% |
| 03/28/25 @ Joliet Catholic | 26.9% |
| 03/24/25 vs Springfield | 19% |
Dunlap was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Dunlap now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Fieldcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dunlap will face off against Moline at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fieldcrest, they will challenge Bloomington Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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