Greenwave
| 04/18/25 @ Tolono Unity | 8-6 |
| 04/15/25 vs Monticello | 2-7 |
| 04/09/25 vs Robinson | 9-2 |
| 04/08/25 @ St. Anthony | 6-13 |
| 04/07/25 vs Charleston | 5-4 |
Mattoon had lost five games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 10-5 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Tolono Unity Rockets 8-6. This was payback for the Greenwave, who suffered a 9-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Mattoon let Isaiah Warrington and Blaine Howell run wild. Warrington got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, while Howell went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Howell has posted since back in March.
As for Tolono Unity, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-7. Even worse, they were so close both times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.5 runs.
On Tolono Unity's side, Brayden Henry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Henry's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nolan Remole, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mattoon will challenge Effingham at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Tolono Unity, they will face off against Sacred Heart-Griffin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cyclones' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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