The Elgin Owls will challenge the Bethany Bronchos at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Elgin's favor as the team sits on 11 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Bethany has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Elgin came out on top against Collinsville on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Owls blew past the Cardinals 10-4. The result was nothing new for the Owls, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Ritson Meyer
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Ritson Meyer made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Thornton, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lucas Young, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Bethany came up short against MacArthur on Friday and fell 5-2.
Elgin's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Bethany, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Elgin came out on top in a nail-biter against Bethany in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 2-0. Do the Owls have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bronchos turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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