Red Bud's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Chester Yellowjackets 9-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Red Bud also won the last time the pair played on April 2nd.
Red Bud got a big performance out of Isaac Moll, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Derrick Whelan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Chester's side, Kolton Jany and Evan Bland stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jany scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Bland scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Korbin Jany, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Chester kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Red Bud has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-9-1 record this season. As for Chester, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11-1.
Red Bud will stay at home for another game and welcome Carlyle at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chester, they are on the road again on Friday to play Valle Catholic at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Chester has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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