Illinois Valley Central hasn't had much luck against Dunlap recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Grey Ghosts will head out on the road to face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Illinois Valley Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Illinois Valley Central managed to slip by Metamora the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Grey Ghosts lost 12-1 to the Redbirds on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Grey Ghosts couldn't push the score so high this time.
Brody Garceau made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Dunlap fell victim to Morton and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Potters. Considering the last time the Eagles couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Illinois Valley Central now has a losing record of 13-14. As for Dunlap, their loss dropped their record down to 23-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Illinois Valley Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Dunlap struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Illinois Valley Central suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Dunlap in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Grey Ghosts avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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