In what's become a running theme this season, River Forest gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Bowman Academy Eagles. The win was familiar territory for River Forest who now have four in a row.
Sebastian Collazo IV was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Collazo IV has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Collazo IV was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaleb Short was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Amaury Malave, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Bowman Academy's side, Jaisaun Bowers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
River Forest has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Bowman Academy, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Forest will take on Lake Station Edison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. River Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Bowman Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. East Chicago Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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