Baseball Recap: Wilmington Sets Scoring Season-High Against Clifton Central

Wildcats

Team Score (Highest)

03/29/25 vs Clifton Central	11
03/21/25 vs Prairie Central	10
03/25/25 vs Joliet West	3
03/18/25 @ Minooka	3
03/26/25 @ Lincoln-Way East	1

After only one run in their last contest, Wilmington made sure to put some runs up on the board against Clifton Central on Saturday. Wilmington put the hurt on Clifton Central with a sharp 11-2 win. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Dierks Geiss made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.

In other pitching news, Drew Jackson looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in May of 2024.

Back at the plate, Ryan Kettman was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Farrell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Wilmington's record now sits at 2-4. As for Clifton Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Wilmington will host Reed-Custer at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Clifton Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Watseka at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Clifton Central is facing Watseka at the right time seeing as Watseka is stuck on a four-game losing streak.