Rantoul made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Prairie Central, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Eagles fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 24, 2024.
Holden Cargo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Rantoul saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Gernentz, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Rantoul has also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Prairie Central, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rantoul will welcome Charleston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Prairie Central, they will host Herscher at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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