Matthew Whitman Game Report: vs Peoria Heights

West Prairie took down Peoria Heights on Monday, a win that might not have happened without Matthew Whitman's standout effort. Nobody could stop Whitman as he struck out 12 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

Looking ahead, Whitman and West Prairie will take on Beardstown at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are coming into the match hot: they've won three straight on the road. Will Whitman and the Cyclones have enough to hand them a loss? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.