Midwest Central had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it five. They came up short against the Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts, falling 9-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
As for Illinois Valley Central, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-9. Considering they have won seven matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Illinois Valley Central's part, not much got past Grant Bramer, who gave up just five hits and racked up ten Ks to keep Midwest Central off the board. Bramer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cole Yates was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Illinois Valley Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Griggs, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Midwest Central will venture away from home to challenge Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Illinois Valley Central, they will be playing at home against Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Grey Ghosts' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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