The Quincy Blue Devils will head out to challenge the Kirksville Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Quincy is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Belleville West on Tuesday. Quincy walked away with a 7-4 victory over Belleville West. The Blue Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Quincy let Kade Parkhill and Trace Routh run wild. Parkhill scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Routh scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those stolen bases were Routh's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Lawson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kirksville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Schuyler County, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since April 25, 2024.
Quincy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Kirksville, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Quincy beat Kirksville 3-0 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Does Quincy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kirksville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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