Alleman took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Illini West, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pioneers skirted past the Chargers 4-2. For the Pioneers, this counts as revenge for the 9-1 victory the Chargers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Gavin Awbrey was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cael Kuster, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Alleman is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Illini West, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-6.
Looking ahead, Alleman will face off against Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Farmers have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Illini West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Quincy Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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