Baseball Recap: Breese Central's Victory on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Three

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

05/06/25 @ East Alton-Wood River	15
03/28/25 vs Staunton	13
05/05/25 vs Metro-East Lutheran	10
04/12/25 vs Casey-Westfield	10
04/11/25 @ Salem	10

Breese Central won the last time they faced East Alton-Wood River and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Oilers. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won nine matches by seven runs or more so far this season.

The win (which was Breese Central's third in a row) raised their record to 15-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for East Alton-Wood River, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.

Breese Central will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Belleville East at 4:30 p.m. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lancers have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will challenge Dupo at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Oilers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a 12-game losing streak.