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May 3, 2013


Herscher 15, Seneca 1 (5)
Blake Patchett allowed one hit in four innings for Herscher (21-2-2).

Manteno 6, Seneca 2
Drew Nichols was 2-for-2 for Manteno (18-3, 9-3).

Westmont 4, Reed-Custer 2
Ryan Schlicher was 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI, and Tommy Franczak had the game-winning RBI double for Westmont (19-4).

Dwight 9, Plano 8

The Dwight Trojans topped the Plano Reapers 9-8 in a tough I-8 conference game late Friday night. Chris Peck took the win on the mound for the Trojans going 6 2/3 innings. Peck gave up 8 runs on 8 hits striking out 4 and walking 4. Jacob Wardell had 3 hits for Dwight along with 2 hits from Karsen Kopmann, Colton Fieldman, and Austin Gantzert. The Trojans are 5-14-1 overall and 1-12 in the I-8 conference.

Nate Lee and Brett Johnson hit doubles, Trent Bowers hit a Home Run, and Cristian Ramirez had 2 hits for Plano

Coal City 1, Wilmington 5

Coal City lost to Wilmington at home on Saturday by a score of 5-1. The Coalers mustered only 6 hits in the game all singles by 6 different players Coal City stranded 12 runners in the game and left the bases loaded in 3 different innings. Nate Chapman hurled 4 innings and gave up 4 runs , 4 strikeouts and 2 walks . Brennan Shetina pitched the last 3 innings allowing 2 hits , 1 run , 1 walk , and 2 strikeouts.
Wilmington plated 4 runs in the 1st on 2 walks and 2 bunts. Coal City’s record is now 6-12 and will play at Plano on Monday