Extra batting practice pays off for Blue Devils in victory over Granite City

Quincy High School's Nate Konrad, right, is congratulated by James Day after scoring a run during Thursday's baseball game against Granite City. | Shane Hulsey

QUINCY — The members of the Quincy High School baseball team did not want the frustration of Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to Moline to linger any longer than necessary. So, the Blue Devils arrived to the ballpark at 1:45 Thursday afternoon — a half hour earlier than normal — to get in extra batting practice ahead…

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‘Finally’: Blue Devils score 10 runs in first three innings to enjoy successful road trip to Hannibal

Quincy High School junior outfielder Mason Dent connects with a pitch during Saturday's baseball game against Hannibal at the Veterans Sports Complex. | Shane Hulsey

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The quality at-bats had been there. The solid contact had been there. But the results hadn’t always been there for the Quincy High School baseball team at the plate through the first dozen games of the season, which included three losses by one run, another two-run defeat and a three-run loss in…

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