After two games on the road, East Moline United is heading back home. They will take on the Quincy Blue Devils at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. East Moline United is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought game, but East Moline United had to settle for a 10-9 loss against Bloomington Central Catholic.
Brody Oppendike was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits.
At the plate, Payton Welge led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Braedon King, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Quincy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over Macomb. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Quincy as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
East Moline United's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Quincy, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9.
East Moline United was able to grind out a solid victory over Quincy when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 5-0. Does East Moline United have another victory up their sleeve, or will Quincy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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