For the second straight game, Dunlap will face off against Pekin. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Dragons at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Dunlap has seven straight victories, Pekin has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Monday as neither Dunlap nor Pekin made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Eagles skirted past the Dragons 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since May 31, 2025.
Carter Lippens looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Truman Tyra was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Pierce Placher, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Pekin's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Dunlap, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Pekin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dunlap hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. It's a different story for Pekin, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Dunlap's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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