Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Chester). They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Dupo Tigers on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Yellowjackets needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.

Kolton Jany
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03/28/25 vs Frankfort | 2 |
03/25/25 vs Carterville | 2 |
03/18/25 vs Marissa | 2 |
03/27/25 @ DuQuoin | 1 |
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Chester got a massive performance out of Kolton Jany, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Jany has become a key player for the Yellowjackets: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-4 otherwise. TaShawn Palacio also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Chester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Chester's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Dupo, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chester will challenge Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dupo, they will square off against Marissa/Coulterville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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