Drury Sweeps Upper Iowa in 8-2 Win; Jack Jones Shines on Mound & Brandon Holdren Hits a Home Run
Drury Panthers defeat Upper Iowa with an 8-2 victory, completing a four-game series sweep behind strong pitching from Jack Jones and two home runs.
The Big PictureThe Panthers' win marks a significant achievement in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, positioning them at 11-11 overall and 9-3 in the GLVC, while the Peacocks fall to 6-17 and 3-9 in the same conference.
By the Numbers- Drury Panthers' record: 11-11 overall, 9-3 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference
- Upper Iowa Peacocks' record: 6-17 overall, 3-9 in the GLVC
- Luke Burk's ninth home run of the year and Max Elmer's 2 for 4 performance
- Drury completes a four-game series sweep against Upper Iowa with an 8-2 win
- Jack Jones excels with seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits and no runs
- Drury's victory solidifies their position in the GLVC standings
Drury Panthers will face Quincy in a four-game series starting on Thursday at 3 pm at Mark Worley Field at Meador Park.
Bottom LineDrury Panthers' dominant performance, highlighted by Jones's pitching and Burk's home run, secures a series sweep and strengthens their standing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
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