Ottawa hasn't had much luck against Beecher recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pirates will head out on the road to challenge the Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. Ottawa's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Beecher's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Ottawa was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rochelle on Wednesday. The Pirates never let the Hubs get on the board and left with a 17-0 win. Considering the Pirates have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Beecher put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 5-0 victory over Peotone.
The result came thanks to Allie Johnson's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Liliana Irwin, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. MaKenna Albert also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Ottawa's record now sits at 16-7. As for Beecher, their record is now 23-0.
Ottawa came up short against Beecher when the teams last played back in April of 2025, falling 3-0. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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