Canton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Bushnell-Prairie City Spartans on Thursday. For Canton, this counts as revenge for the 7-2 loss Bushnell-Prairie City walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Christian Lowe was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lowe was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Lowe wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bo Hoops, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Colin Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Canton's victory bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Bushnell-Prairie City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canton will square off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Bushnell-Prairie City, they will head out on the road to challenge Peoria Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Peoria Christian is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Bushnell-Prairie City will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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