It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rushville-Industry had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over the Liberty Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-0 back in April.

Macon Kessler
05/22/25 vs Liberty | 16 |
05/13/25 vs Monmouth United | 5 |
05/05/25 @ Mendon Unity | 8 |
04/28/25 vs Pittsfield | 8 |
04/23/25 vs Liberty | 14 |
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Not much got past Macon Kessler, who gave up just three hits and racked up 16 Ks to keep Liberty off the board. Kessler has been consistent for a while: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rylan Reimolds was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
The win got Rushville-Industry back to even at 11-11. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.
As of now, neither Rushville-Industry nor the Eagles have any future games scheduled.
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