WATSEKA, Illinois — Byron Cox Post 72 traveled Thursday to Illinois and defeated Watseka Post 23 5-2. The local team never trailed in the game and was carried by another good pitching performance.
Post 72 plated three runs in their first at-bat. A walk and three consecutive singles were keys in the inning.
Starting pitcher Nathan Kouns pitched 6.1 innings and limited Watseka to just two hits. The Lebanon High School product recorded five strikeouts and walked three while allowing two runs.
Kaden Smith the last two outs to earn a save.
Peyton Grimmett and Cayden Scott led the Post 72 offense with two hits apiece. Kyven Hill had a 2-RBI single.
Post 72 will play Speedway Post 500 at noon Saturday at Waynetown. The game is part of the town’s USA 250th anniversary celebration. The Waynetown Improvement Committee will be feeding both teams after the contest at the Freedom Fest located in the Rev. Guy Tremaine Park.
Waynetown utility workers renovated the Waynetown High School diamond for the contest. Assisting in the renovation was Jay Busse Excavating. The Waynetown Masonic Cemetery provided equipment as did Trusty Home Improvement. The town council provided funds for additional fencing.
