It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Earlville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the West Carroll Thunder. The Red Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Grady Harp was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-5. That run marked the first that he scored this season. Landen Tirevold was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Earlville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for West Carroll, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Earlville will head out to face off against Annawan-Wethersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Carroll, they will venture away from home to take on Milledgeville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Carroll is facing Milledgeville at the right time seeing as Milledgeville is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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