Illini West won the last time they faced Rushville-Industry, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Illini West Chargers had just enough and edged the Rushville-Industry Rockets out 9-8.
Nick Bruns tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Wesley Robertson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Colby Robertson, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Illini West's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Rushville-Industry, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Illini West will take on Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rushville-Industry, they will head out on the road to square off against Pittsfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pittsfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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