Staunton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Litchfield Purple Panthers by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Staunton of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Staunton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Victor Buehler, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Litchfield's side, they let Ian Otto and Mathew Bywater loose on the outfield. Otto went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, while Bywater scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Staunton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Litchfield, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Staunton will take on Carlinville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Staunton is facing Carlinville at the right time seeing as Carlinville is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Litchfield, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Greenville at 4:30 p.m. Litchfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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