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Pogioli’s Big Day Propels Peoria Pirates 15U Past Eureka Junior Legion

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Jaxon Pogioli drove in five runs on two hits to lead Peoria Pirates 15U past Eureka Junior Legion 18-7 on Tuesday at 2005 S Main St. Jaxon Pogioli doubled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the fourth inning, scoring two.

Peoria Pirates 15U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jaxon Pogioli doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Eureka Junior Legion tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a triple by Noah Purfield, and an error.

Peoria Pirates 15U took the lead in the top of the third. Cole Gilles singled, scoring one run, to give Peoria Pirates 15U the upper hand, 4-3.

Max Brown singled down the right field line, which helped Eureka Junior Legion tie the game at four in the bottom of the third.

Peoria Pirates 15U took the lead in the top of the fourth. Jaxon Pogioli doubled, scoring two runs, to give Peoria Pirates 15U the lead, 6-4.

Peoria Pirates 15U scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fifth inning. Blaize Wilson drew a walk, scoring one run, Drew Cunningham drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Levi Ge**er induced Jaxon Pogioli to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Max Radosevic tripled, scoring one run.

Peoria Pirates 15U scored seven runs on four hits in the top of the sixth inning. Blaize Wilson drew a walk, scoring one run, Drew Cunningham drew a walk, scoring one run, Rylan Richardson singled, scoring two runs, Grant Matthews singled, scoring one run, Knox Reimer doubled, scoring one run, and Aiden Stremmel singled, scoring one run.

Dylan Mobley earned the win for Peoria Pirates 15U. The pitcher allowed three hits and four runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking three. Jordan Schulz took the loss for Eureka Junior Legion. The pitcher went one and one-third innings, surrendering six runs (five earned) on three hits, striking out none and walking three. Hunter Wurmnest started the game for Eureka Junior Legion. The pitcher gave up six hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking three. Nathan Wise appeared in relief for Peoria Pirates 15U.

Peoria Pirates 15U piled up 14 hits in the game. Knox Reimer, Cole Gilles, Jaxon Pogioli, and Drew Cunningham each collected two hits for Peoria Pirates 15U. Blaize Wilson paced Peoria Pirates 15U with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Rylan Richardson and Cole Gilles each stole multiple bases for Peoria Pirates 15U. Peoria Pirates 15U stole seven bases in the game.

Noah Purfield drove the middle of the lineup, leading Eureka Junior Legion with four runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Noah Purfield stole two bases.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 15U is a game at Mattoon Hit-Men Summer Slam on Friday.

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Peoria Pirates 15U Grabs Lead Late For Victory Over Knoxville Junior League

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Peoria Pirates 15U topped Knoxville Junior League 4-3 on Monday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at three in the top of the ninth when Rylan Richardson hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Peoria Pirates 15U were the first to get on the board in the second when Blaize Wilson singled, scoring two runs.

Knoxville Junior League tied the game up in the bottom of the third thanks to two singles. Knoxville Junior League tied the game at two on a single by Hayden Warner.

Peoria Pirates 15U took the lead in the top of the fifth. Dylan Mobley drew a walk, scoring one run, to give Peoria Pirates 15U the upper hand, 3-2.

Max Radosevic balked, which helped Knoxville Junior League tie the game at three in the bottom of the seventh.

Max Radosevic earned the win for Peoria Pirates 15U. The reliever surrendered one hit and one run over three innings, striking out four and walking one. #15 took the loss for Knoxville Junior League. The hurler went three and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on one hit, striking out six and walking one. Aiden Stremmel stepped on the mound first for Peoria Pirates 15U. The hurler allowed four hits and two runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out two and walking two. Ethan Bailey led things off on the bump for Knoxville Junior League. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking three.

Knox Reimer and Blaize Wilson each collected two hits for Peoria Pirates 15U. Rylan Richardson, Blaize Wilson, and Dylan Mobley each drove in one run for Peoria Pirates 15U. Blaize Wilson led Peoria Pirates 15U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Peoria Pirates 15U turned one double play in the game.

Hayden Warner, Willie Lawal, #7, #15, and #22 each collected one hit for Knoxville Junior League. Hayden Warner and Willie Lawal were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Knoxville Junior League. Hayden Warner stole two bases.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 15U is a game at Eureka Junior Legion on Tuesday.

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Peoria Pirates 15U Triumph Over Taylorville

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Peoria Pirates 15U were victorious against Taylorville 4-2 on Sunday.

Taylorville were the first to get on the board in the second when Leonard singled, scoring one run.

Peoria Pirates 15U took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Taylorville committed an error, Blaize Wilson walked, and Grant Matthews walked, each scoring one run.

Max Radosevic hit a solo home run to right field in the top of the fifth for the Peoria Pirates 15U.

Knox Reimer earned the win for Peoria Pirates 15U. The starter surrendered one hit and one run over three innings, striking out none and walking six. Leonard took the loss for Taylorville. The starter went five innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out three and walking five. Aiden Stremmel tossed one inning of scoreless ball for Peoria Pirates 15U in relief. The reliever gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking none.

Number eight hitter, Knox Reimer, showed the depth of Peoria Pirates 15U's lineup, by leading them with three hits in three at bats. Blaize Wilson, Max Radosevic, and Grant Matthews each drove in one run for Peoria Pirates 15U. Peoria Pirates 15U turned one double play in the game.

Leonard and Tapscott were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Taylorville while hitting back-to-back. Leonard and Broux each drove in one run for Taylorville. Taylorville had patience at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Peel and Thomas led the team with two bases on balls each.

Peoria Pirates 15U will travel to Knoxville Junior League for their next game on Monday.

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Peoria Pirates 15U Fall To Taylorville On Walk-Off

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A walk-off left Peoria Pirates 15U on the wrong end of an 8-7 defeat to Taylorville on Sunday. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the seventh when an error scored one run.

Peoria Pirates 15U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Max Radosevic was struck by a pitch, Cole Gilles was struck by a pitch, and Knox Reimer grounded out, each scoring one run.

James Peabody grounded out, which helped Taylorville tie the game at three in the bottom of the fourth.

Peoria Pirates 15U took the lead in the top of the fifth. Max Radosevic doubled, scoring one run, to give Peoria Pirates 15U the leg up, 4-3.

Taylorville captured the lead, 7-4, in the bottom of the fifth when Brynner Johnson doubled, scoring one run, a steal of home scored one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs.

Peoria Pirates 15U tied the game in the top of the seventh thanks to a fly out by Cole Gilles, and a ground out by Knox Reimer.

Brynner Johnson earned the win for Taylorville. The hurler allowed two hits and three runs over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. Max Radosevic took the loss for Peoria Pirates 15U. The reliever went two-thirds of an inning, giving up one run (zero earned) on one hit, striking out one and walking one. Grant Matthews stepped on the mound first for Peoria Pirates 15U. The starter surrendered six hits and seven runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Bentley Heimsness started on the hill for Taylorville. The pitcher allowed one hit and four runs (three earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking four.

Rylan Richardson, Dylan Mobley, and Max Radosevic each collected one hit for Peoria Pirates 15U. Knox Reimer, Cole Gilles, and Max Radosevic each drove in two runs for Peoria Pirates 15U. Peoria Pirates 15U had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Blaize Wilson and Brycen Hakes led the team with two walks each.

Brynner Johnson provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Taylorville with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-3 on the day. Jameson Tapscott, Taylorville's number eight hitter, led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Bentley Heimsness collected two hits for Taylorville in four at bats. Brynner Johnson and James Peabody each stole multiple bases for Taylorville.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 15U is a game at Taylorville on Sunday.

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Peoria Pirates 17U Defeated By East Moline Post 227 Junior

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Peoria Pirates 17U lost to East Moline Post 227 Junior 9-5 on Saturday at 2005 S Main St.

East Moline Post 227 Junior got on the board in the first inning after Shaemus Killian grounded out, scoring one run.

Drew Ferrell grounded out, which helped Peoria Pirates 17U tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

Peoria Pirates 17U took the lead in the bottom of the third. One run scored on a balk, to give Peoria Pirates 17U the edge, 2-1.

Esai Jaramillo grounded out, which helped East Moline Post 227 Junior tie the game at two in the top of the fourth.

East Moline Post 227 Junior captured the lead, 5-2, in the top of the sixth after Ayden Garcia hit a sacrifice fly, Dylan Crawford singled to center field, and Connor Fox singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Ayden Garcia earned the win for East Moline Post 227 Junior. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Andrew Hartmann took the loss for Peoria Pirates 17U. The right-handed pitcher went two innings, surrendering three runs on three hits, striking out two and walking one. Drew Ferrell led things off on the hill for Peoria Pirates 17U. The pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking three. Shaemus Killian started on the mound for East Moline Post 227 Junior. The lefty gave up two hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking two.

Jack Hapke, Drew Ferrell, and Ben Robinson each drove in one run for Peoria Pirates 17U.

East Moline Post 227 Junior amassed 10 hits in the game. Dylan Crawford, Jacob Ryan, Esai Jaramillo, and Connor Fox each collected two hits for East Moline Post 227 Junior. Ayden Garcia, Dylan Crawford, and Connor Fox each drove in two runs for East Moline Post 227 Junior. David Stone stole three bases. East Moline Post 227 Junior ran wild on the base paths, collecting seven stolen bases for the game.

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Peoria Pirates 17U Fall After Strong Showing By Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion

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Peoria Pirates 17U couldn't keep up with Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion and fell 13-5 on Friday at 2005 S Main St.

Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion got on the board in the top of the first inning after Issei Tanaka grounded out, Isaac Armstrong hit a sacrifice fly, and Peoria Pirates 17U committed an error, each scoring one run.

Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion scored five runs on four hits in the top of the second inning. Pierson Sather singled, scoring one run, Isaac Armstrong drew a walk, scoring one run, Karl Olson was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Malik Lawrence drew a walk, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Simon Kincaid earned the win for Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion. The reliever gave up three hits and one run over three innings, striking out five and walking none. Logan Henderson took the loss for Peoria Pirates 17U. The righty went one and two-thirds innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on five hits, striking out two and walking four. Pierson Sather opened the game for Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion. The lefty allowed three hits and three runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking two.

Andrew Hartmann led Peoria Pirates 17U with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Drew Ferrell went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Peoria Pirates 17U in hits.

Cash Stevens led Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion with three runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Dylan Wiemelt went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion in hits. Sebastian Morber led Champaign POST 24 Junior Legion with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 12 walks for the game. Grant McKay stole two bases.

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Strong Hitting Not Enough As Peoria Pirates 17U Falls To Eureka JR Legion, Post 466

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Peoria Pirates 17U fell 10-6 to Eureka JR Legion, Post 466 on Friday at 2005 S Main St despite out-hitting them 10 to eight. Jack Hapke, Abel Weast, and Lincoln Adler each collected two hits for Peoria Pirates 17U.

Eureka JR Legion, Post 466 rallied for the victory despite trailing 5-0 in the third.

A ground out by Abel Weast put Peoria Pirates 17U on the board in the top of the second.

A fielder's choice by Jack Hapke, a double by Lincoln Adler, and a single by Ben Robinson helped Peoria Pirates 17U extend their early lead in the third.

Eureka JR Legion, Post 466 flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 10-6. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

Max Wiegand earned the win for Eureka JR Legion, Post 466. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and one run over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two. Lincoln Adler took the loss for Peoria Pirates 17U. The right-handed pitcher went one inning, giving up six runs (two earned) on three hits, striking out none and walking three. Ben Yontz led things off on the mound for Peoria Pirates 17U. The hurler allowed five hits and four runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Levi Ge**er stepped on the mound first for Eureka JR Legion, Post 466. The right-handed pitcher allowed six hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Landon Wurmnest earned the save.

Peoria Pirates 17U collected 10 hits in the game. Jack Hapke provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Peoria Pirates 17U with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Teddy Girsch led Peoria Pirates 17U with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Lincoln Adler stole two bases.

Jordan Schulz provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Eureka JR Legion, Post 466 with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Hunter Wurmnest, Levi Ge**er, Jordan Schulz, Grady Wesner, Teague Alstat, Max Wiegand, Logan Rittenhouse, and Landon Wurmnest each collected one hit for Eureka JR Legion, Post 466.

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Peoria Pirates 17U Fall To Sr Guardians Baseball After Surrendering Big Second Inning

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Sr Guardians Baseball scored nine runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Peoria Pirates 17U 13-1 on Sunday at 815 W Springfield Rd.

Sr Guardians Baseball jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Ted Jones singled, scoring one run, Drew Morgan singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs.

Sr Guardians Baseball scored nine runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. A passed ball scored one run, Daniel Enlow singled, scoring one run, Drew Morgan singled, scoring one run, Grayden Hughes drew a walk, scoring one run, Carter Hennings drew a walk, scoring one run, Griffin Giles was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Noah Clark tripled, scoring three runs.

Andrew Matranga started on the hill for Peoria Pirates 17U. The starter surrendered seven hits and eight runs (seven earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. Grayden Hughes started on the mound for Sr Guardians Baseball. The hurler gave up three hits and one run (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Jack Hapke led Peoria Pirates 17U with two hits in two at bats. Peoria Pirates 17U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Teddy Girsch had the most chances in the field with three.

Noah Clark led Sr Guardians Baseball with three runs batted in. The leadoff hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Noah Clark, Daniel Enlow, and Drew Morgan each collected two hits for Sr Guardians Baseball. Grayden Hughes paced Sr Guardians Baseball with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Daniel Enlow stole two bases.

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Peoria Pirates 17U Keep It Close Against Illinois Prospects HS 17U, Lose On Walkoff

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A walk-off left Peoria Pirates 17U on the wrong end of a 6-5 defeat to Illinois Prospects HS 17U on Sunday at 815 W Springfield Rd. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the sixth when Jack Hentz singled, scoring one run.

A double by Jagger Smith put Peoria Pirates 17U on the board in the top of the first.

Peoria Pirates 17U added one run in the third after Jack Hapke flew out.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Illinois Prospects HS 17U went back into the lead after Ian Herschberger singled to left field, Kole Somers doubled down the left field line, and Peoria Pirates 17U committed an error, each scoring one run.

In the top of the fifth inning, Peoria Pirates 17U went back into the lead after Ben Robinson walked, Ryker Zuercher singled to center field, and Andrew Matranga singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Will Stirrett singled, which helped Illinois Prospects HS 17U tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth.

Jagger Smith began the game for Peoria Pirates 17U. The right-handed pitcher gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking four. Zane Hosler started on the bump for Illinois Prospects HS 17U. The righty gave up eight hits and five runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking three.

Jagger Smith went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Peoria Pirates 17U in hits. Jack Hapke, Ryker Zuercher, Ben Robinson, Andrew Matranga, and Jagger Smith each drove in one run for Peoria Pirates 17U.

Illinois Prospects HS 17U accumulated 10 hits in the game. Will Stirrett drove the middle of the lineup, leading Illinois Prospects HS 17U with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Ian Herschberger and Kole Somers each collected two hits for Illinois Prospects HS 17U. Will Stirrett stole two bases.

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Peoria Pirates 15U Earn Walk-Off Win Over USA Prime IL Ballard 15U

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Peoria Pirates 15U took Sunday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-3 walk-off victory over USA Prime IL Ballard 15U at Future Champions Sports Complex. The game was tied at three in the bottom of the fifth when Knox Reimer doubled, scoring two runs.

Peoria Pirates 15U opened the scoring in the first after a wild pitch scored one run.

USA Prime IL Ballard 15U made the score 3-1 in the top of the third after Caden Feuchter singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.

Peoria Pirates 15U made the score 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth after Rylan Richardson singled, scoring one run, and Knox Reimer doubled, scoring two runs.

Max Radosevic earned the win for Peoria Pirates 15U. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over one inning, striking out none and walking none. Tanner Dixon took the loss for USA Prime IL Ballard 15U. The pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits, striking out five and walking three. Grant Matthews started on the mound for Peoria Pirates 15U. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and three runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Nathan Wise pitched one and one-third innings of shutout ball for Peoria Pirates 15U in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

Knox Reimer led Peoria Pirates 15U with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The center fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Blaize Wilson set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Peoria Pirates 15U with two hits in three at bats.

Alex Kohler, Carter Wallace, Owen McMahan, and Caden Feuchter each collected one hit for USA Prime IL Ballard 15U. Caden Feuchter led USA Prime IL Ballard 15U with one run batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 15U is a game at Knoxville Junoir League on Thursday.

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