After a string of three wins, East Moline United's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Bloomington Central Catholic Saints by a score of 10-9.
Brody Oppendike was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Payton Welge led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Braedon King was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
East Moline United's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Bloomington Central Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Moline United will take on Quincy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. East Moline United will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. Bloomington Central Catholic will take on Normal University at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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