Baseball Recap: Pittsfield Comes Up Short

Illini West hit Pittsfield with a four-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Saukees lost 10-4 to the Chargers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Saukees have suffered since May 6, 2024.

Pittsfield has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-8 record this season. As for Illini West, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-8.

Coming up, Pittsfield will host Routt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Saukees' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Illini West, they will head out to square off against Hamilton/Warsaw at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.