Alton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Edwardsville Tigers, falling 8-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Redbirds have suffered since April 29, 2024.
Alton's defeat dropped their record down to 13-10. As for Edwardsville, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 14-6.
Alton and Edwardsville should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Redbirds will take on Gibault Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (57 vs. 309). Meanwhile, Edwardsville (ranked ninth) will meet Belleville West (ranked 58th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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