Richwoods had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it four. They lost 15-0 to the East Peoria Raiders. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for East Peoria, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For East Peoria's part, R.J. Duncheon 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 11 over five innings pitched. Duncheon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Ahrens, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.5 runs per game. Jordan Marsh also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Looking ahead, Richwoods will look to defend their home field on Friday against Tri-Valley at 4:30 p.m. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Peoria, they will challenge Troy at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
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