Both teams were strong on the hill on Monday, but Durand/Pecatonica was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-0 victory over Galena Junior Varsity Pirates. Landen Lange started the game for Galena Junior Varsity Pirates and recorded six outs.
Durand/Pecatonica got on the board in the first inning after Griffin Drake hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs.
Durand/Pecatonica added one run in the second. Levi Lundberg tripled to center field, making the score 3-0.
Levi Lundberg earned the win for Durand/Pecatonica. The starter surrendered one hit and zero runs over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking three. Landen Lange took the loss for Galena Junior Varsity Pirates. The pitcher went two innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit, striking out one and walking three.
John Sheets led Galena Junior Varsity Pirates with one hit in one at bat.
Levi Lundberg led Durand/Pecatonica with one hit in one at bat. Griffin Drake and Levi Lundberg each drove in one run for Durand/Pecatonica. Durand/Pecatonica were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Hunter Osborne had the most chances in the field with six.