West Chicago scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Plainfield Central Wildcats 17-16. Winning may never get old, but West Chicago sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kyler Campbell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Campbell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Heath, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Zach Williamson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
West Chicago is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. As for Plainfield Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-13 record this season.
West Chicago will challenge Willowbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Willowbrook has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Plainfield Central, they are on the road again on Thursday to play East Moline United at 4:30 p.m. Plainfield Central will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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