Canton had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Dunlap Eagles on Wednesday. This was a revenge game for Canton, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-0 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Canton's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Maddox Helfrich, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Dunlap's side, Jaxson Tresenriter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Tresenriter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Canton's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. As for Dunlap, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 17-3.
Canton will take on Abingdon/Avon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Canton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Dunlap, they will head out on the road to challenge Streator at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dunlap's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Streator's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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