Baseball Recap: Limestone Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Limestone extended their winning streak to four on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 18-12 in the process. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Pekin Dragons. With that victory, the Rockets brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Alec Williams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.

Ben Subbert

Runs (Career)

05/14/25 vs Pekin	4
05/12/25 @ Pekin	1
04/18/25 @ Jacksonville	1
04/10/25 @ Alleman	1
04/05/25 vs Freeport	1

In other batting news, Limestone let Gavin Kleist and Ben Subbert run wild. Kleist went 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI, while Subbert got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave Subbert a new career-high. Gavin Klecker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.

Limestone was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .458. They are 8-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

As for Pekin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 17 of their last 18 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-20 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.

On Pekin's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabe Schwermin, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. That double was Schwermin's first of the season.

Looking ahead, Limestone will challenge Peoria Notre Dame at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pekin, they will face off against Tremont at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Turks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.