By Fred Kroner

Sam Bender continued his recent torrid hitting streak, registering three of five Villa Grove hits on Thursday (April 28) in a 3-0 baseball loss at home to Arcola.

In his last three games, Bender is 8-for-12.

Other teammates with hits against Arcola were Carson Block and Tyler Wilson.

Brady Clodfelder pitched a complete game, walking one and striking out five.

Villa Grove (6-10) returns to action on Monday (May 2) at Okaw Valley.