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Peoria Pirates 17U Come Up Short Against East Peoria Raiders 17U

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Peoria Pirates 17U lost to East Peoria Raiders 17U 5-1 on Thursday at Ty Franklin Field.

East Peoria Raiders 17U got on the board in the top of the third inning after Ethan Garske doubled to right field, and Owen Berlin singled to right field, each scoring one run.

Levi Holloway earned the win for East Peoria Raiders 17U. The righty surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one. River Kemp took the loss for Peoria Pirates 17U. The starter went four innings, allowing two runs (zero earned) on four hits, striking out four and walking one.

Ben Robinson led Peoria Pirates 17U with one run batted in. River Kemp, Jack Hapke, Drew Ferrell, Teddy Girsch, and Andrew Hartmann each collected one hit for Peoria Pirates 17U. Peoria Pirates 17U turned one double play in the game.

Ethan Garske went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Eli Raymer went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead East Peoria Raiders 17U in hits.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 17U is a game against Top Tier Central 16U on Tuesday.

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By GameChanger

Peoria Pirates 17U lost to East Peoria Raiders 17U 5-1 on Thursday at Ty Franklin Field.

East Peoria Raiders 17U got on the board in the top of the third inning after Ethan Garske doubled to right field, and Owen Berlin singled to right field, each scoring one run.

Levi Holloway earned the win for East Peoria Raiders 17U. The righty surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking one. River Kemp took the loss for Peoria Pirates 17U. The starter went four innings, allowing two runs (zero earned) on four hits, striking out four and walking one.

Ben Robinson led Peoria Pirates 17U with one run batted in. River Kemp, Jack Hapke, Drew Ferrell, Teddy Girsch, and Andrew Hartmann each collected one hit for Peoria Pirates 17U. Peoria Pirates 17U turned one double play in the game.

Ethan Garske went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Eli Raymer went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead East Peoria Raiders 17U in hits.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 17U is a game against Top Tier Central 16U on Tuesday.

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Peoria Pirates 17U Defeated By Top Tier Central 16U

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Peoria Pirates 17U fell to Top Tier Central 16U 9-4 on Tuesday at Ty Franklin Field.

Top Tier Central 16U were the first to get on the board in the first when Max Knepp drew a walk, scoring one run.

A home run to left field by Jack Hapke gave Peoria Pirates 17U the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first.

Top Tier Central 16U flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on one hit to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Thomas Barnes that drove in one.

Top Tier Central 16U added two runs in the third after Maxwell Lightle singled down the right field line.

Drew Ferrell pitched four innings in relief for Peoria Pirates 17U. The hurler gave up five hits and three runs while, striking out three and walking five. Jagger Smith led things off on the hill for Peoria Pirates 17U. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and six runs over two innings, striking out four and walking nine. Max Knepp stepped on the mound first for Top Tier Central 16U. The left-handed pitcher gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out three and walking one.

Peoria Pirates 17U's Ethan Wolven, the number seven hitter, led Peoria Pirates 17U with two hits in three at bats. Jack Hapke and Ethan Wolven each drove in two runs for Peoria Pirates 17U. Peoria Pirates 17U turned one double play in the game. Peoria Pirates 17U were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ben Robinson made the most plays with seven.

Maxwell Lightle provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Top Tier Central 16U with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Luke Garthaus set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Top Tier Central 16U with three hits in four at bats. Christian Spraker led Top Tier Central 16U with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 14 walks for the game.

Next up for Peoria Pirates 17U is a game at East Peoria Raiders 17U on Thursday.

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Some Pirates that played at Dozer Park last night.

Wishing all of our Peoria Pirate players, families, coaches, and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. We are so thankful for the hard work, dedication, and team spirit each of you brings to our club—on and off the field.

May your days be filled with highlight plays, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. We can’t wait to get back on the field together!

❤️💚 Enjoy the holidays and see you soon!

Update concerning tonight's Peoria Pirates meeting at 6:00 pm. Parents should still park in the rear of the high school by the baseball field. We have been asked to enter the school thru the doors directly in front of the concession stand at the varsity field. The computer lab is right next to that entrance.

Please do not enter thru the cafeteria because the Richwoods band is
hosting an event.

Update......the Peoria Pirates organization meeting is confirmed. Tuesday Dec 16th @ 6pm. It will be in the computer lab room and not the cafeteria. Park in the back of Richwoods High School and enter doors into the cafeteria. Walk down the hallway and into the computer lab. Please bring a partial player fee of $300.00 to this meeting. Cash. Check, or venmo is accepted.

Peoria Pirates,

We are planning an organization meeting for Tuesday Dec 16 at 6pm. If our request is approved by the school administrators, the meeting will be in Richwoods High School cafeteria.

Please continue to check this page for further information. As soon as we receive a decision from Richwoods we will post it.

A partial player fee will be collected at this meeting. Tropics we will discuss will include Winter workouts, the schedule, uniforms, expectations, and the tournament we host.

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