Brimfield came tearing into Monday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 1-0 W against the Illini Bluffs Tigers. The Indians' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last seven games.
The result came thanks to Schyer Meinders's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brimfield's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kendyl Binder, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Brimfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive contests.
Indians
| 04/28/25 vs Illini Bluffs | 1-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Deer Creek-Mackinaw | 10-0 |
| 04/16/25 vs Cuba/Spoon River Valley | 15-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Delavan | 10-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Midwest Central/Illini Central | 19-0 |
| + 14 more games |
Brimfield's victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Illini Bluffs, they moved to 11-5 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Brimfield and Illini Bluffs should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Indians will challenge Illinois Valley Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (34 vs. 182). Meanwhile, Illini Bluffs (ranked 68th) will meet Cuba/Spoon River Valley (ranked 273rd) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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