Tri-Township extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-6 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Kouts Mustangs & Fillies. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
As for Kouts, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-2 record this season. Considering they have won eight games by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Kouts' part, Billy Miller made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Miller a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Landon Garrett was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Ben Finney also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Coming up, Tri-Township will face off against Kankakee Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Kouts, they will take on Culver Academies at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Mustangs & Fillies have won five straight at home, while the Eagles won seven straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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