Bushnell-Prairie City extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 20 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-19 in the process. They lost 17-1 to the Peoria Christian Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bushnell-Prairie City saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zander Jones, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Peoria Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-9 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Peoria Christian's side, Allyn Uhler was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Uhler a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Peoria Christian let Amarian Sidles and Nash Kieser run wild. Sidles got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Kieser went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Kieser a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Walder, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coming up, Bushnell-Prairie City will face off against Canton at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Peoria Christian, they will square off against St. Teresa at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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