Breese Central's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the East Alton-Wood River Oilers 8-2. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Oilers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Lily Lappe
| 05/06/25 @ East Alton-Wood River | 1 |
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Lily Lappe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cece Toennies was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Madison Ahle, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Breese Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Alton-Wood River only managed four hits.
Breese Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-18. As for East Alton-Wood River, they dropped their record down to 8-12 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home.
Coming up, East Alton-Wood River will welcome Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Breese Central will be paying especially close attention to the Oilers' contest: after the Oilers face off against the Purple Panthers, they'll take on Breese Central again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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