Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond came out on top against St. Thomas More on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Knights took their contest against the Sabers 8-4. For the Knights, this counts as revenge for the 12-2 win the Sabers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Calahan Binion was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since April 3rd.
Lucas Butcher
| 04/29/25 @ St. Thomas More | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Heritage | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cumberland | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Tuscola | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Central A & M | 1 |
In other batting news, Lucas Butcher was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. John Williams was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond and bumps their season record up to 11-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for St. Thomas More, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond will challenge Arcola at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Purple Riders will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Thomas More, they will take on Paxton-Buckley-Loda at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Sabers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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