It was a good run, but Brimfield unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Illini Bluffs Tigers by a score of 6-4. Brimfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Illini Bluffs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Sawyer Drury spent all 9.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, CJ Troxell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
Brimfield's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Illini Bluffs, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with that win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Brimfield will take on Illinois Valley Central at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Brimfield's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Illinois Valley Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Illini Bluffs, they will head out on the road to square off against Peoria Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Peoria Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Illini Bluffs surely won't give up without a fight.
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