The Stark County Rebels will head out on the road to square off against the Princeville Princes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, it was close, but Stark County sidestepped Peoria Heights for a 6-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rebels.
Dillon Steelman
| 03/18/25 vs Erie-Prophetstown | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Peoria Heights | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Putnam County | 1 |
| 03/25/25 @ Farmington | 1 |
Dillon Steelman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Stark County is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-5 otherwise. Steelman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Steelman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jason Knowles, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Princeville waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Heat 9-2.
Princeville pushed their record up to 4-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Stark County, their record is now 4-6.
Stark County couldn't quite finish off Princeville in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 8-6. Can the Rebels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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