Arcola came out on top against Sullivan on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Purple Riders walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Redskins. The win continues a trend for the Purple Riders in their matchups with the Redskins: they've now won three in a row.
Brody Phillips
| 04/23/26 vs Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] | 3 |
| 03/21/26 vs Oakwood | 2 |
| 04/09/26 vs Okaw Valley | 1 |
| 03/25/26 vs Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg | 1 |
Brody Phillips was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Arcola is 6-3 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-6 otherwise. Phillips was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Brevyn Whisman was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Arcola's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-1 (and 1-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Drake, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
The victory got Arcola back to even at 9-9. As for Sullivan, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-16.
Looking ahead, Arcola will square off against Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sullivan, they will challenge Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Redskins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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