Pekin's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They skirted past the Bartlett Hawks 7-5.
Brandon Barrientos and Mason Hanvey made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Barrientos tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hanvey didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. At the plate, Barrientos scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hanvey went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Gabe Schwermin was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Steve Anthony, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Pekin has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Bartlett, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pekin will face off against Peoria Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bartlett, they will head out to square off against Normal Community at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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