For the second straight game, Durand/Pecatonica will face off against Pearl City. The Rivermen will square off against the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Durand/Pecatonica has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 4th.
Pearl City hit Durand/Pecatonica with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rivermen came up short against the Wolves, falling 15-8.
For Pearl City's part, Parker Allen made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Allen also tossed no walks, which is notable because Pearl City is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Allen was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kip Martens was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Pearl City: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-6 otherwise. Myles Freedlund was another key player, going 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one double.
Pearl City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Durand/Pecatonica's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Pearl City, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
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