Woodlan had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Churubusco Eagles out 7-6. For Woodlan, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 loss Churubusco walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
The team relied heavily on Oliver Adams, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Churubusco's side, Cameron Patten was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Patten was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Keaton Blessing made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dawson Gump, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Woodlan's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-12. As for Churubusco, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which lines up perfectly with their 5-16-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodlan will take on South Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Churubusco, they will be playing at home against Angola at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Angola will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Churubusco surely won't give up without a fight.
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