Grant Park hasn't had much luck against Peotone recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dragons will square off against the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Grant Park has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Grant Park lost 17-5 to Watseka on Thursday. The Dragons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dean Malkowski
| 04/24/25 @ Watseka | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Illinois Lutheran | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Illinois Lutheran | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Momence | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Cissna Park | 1 |
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Dean Malkowski was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Grant Park is 2-1 when Malkowski posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Nolan Olthoff was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Peotone came up short against Streator on Tuesday and fell 4-1.
Ruben Velasco made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Grant Park's record is now 5-7. As for Peotone, their record now sits at 5-11.
Grant Park suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Peotone in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Dragons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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