There's no place like home for Pekin, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past the Olympia Spartans 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dragons have posted since March 15, 2024.
Brady Bolen was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Steve Anthony, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Pekin now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Olympia, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pekin will host Rock Island at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Olympia, they will be playing at home against Tremont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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