Van Buren County extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-7. They lost 24-0 to the Grundy County Yellowjackets. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 14-3 to the Yellowjackets when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Grundy County, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-13 record. The game marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Grundy County's part, Eli Hancock was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Hancock also tossed a walk, which is notable because Grundy County is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-12 otherwise. Hancock was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Graham Fults looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Grundy County is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-12 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Peyton Yates was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Grundy County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-12 when he doesn't). Easton Rymer also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
While Van Buren County had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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