It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Calhoun ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers, sneaking past 9-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 two weeks ago.
Drew Wallendorf
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Calhoun got a massive performance out of Drew Wallendorf, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Wallendorf a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jack Zipprich, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Calhoun's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Greenfield/Northwestern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun will square off against Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Miners have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Greenfield/Northwestern, they will challenge Carlinville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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