The Belleville West Maroons will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Triad Knights. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, Belleville West made easy work of Granite City and carried off a 7-1 victory.
The team relied heavily on Jake Stedman, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Braden Fournie was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Meanwhile, Triad scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over Mater Dei. Winning may never get old, but Triad sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Belleville West's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.2 runs per game. As for Triad, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Belleville West skirted past Triad 2-1 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Belleville West since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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