Iroquois had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 17-13 win over the Eisenhower Knights on Tuesday. Iroquois' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Ethan Alderson was a standout: he scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Hunter Alderson was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
On Eisenhower's side, John Palmeri and Caleb Jakubczak did some serious damage despite the final result: Palmeri scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Jakubczak scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Degnan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Iroquois' victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Eisenhower, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Iroquois will square off against Saegertown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Saegertown's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Iroquois' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eisenhower, they will head out on the road to face off against Union City at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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