Grey Ghosts
| 04/02/25 @ Princeville | 20 |
| 04/05/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 17 |
| 04/08/25 @ Annawan-Wethersfield | 16 |
| 03/28/25 @ Midland | 15 |
| 03/31/25 @ Putnam County | 12 |
Illinois Valley Central won the last time they faced Richwoods and things went their way on Thursday too. The Grey Ghosts blew past the Knights 10-3. Considering the Grey Ghosts have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Jensyn Gustafson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Zannacker, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Charlotte Camp was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Illinois Valley Central's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Richwoods, their record now sits at 1-6.
Looking ahead, Illinois Valley Central will venture away from home to square off against Monticello at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Grey Ghosts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sages have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Richwoods, they will welcome Normal Community at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights are facing the Ironmen at the right time seeing as the Ironmen are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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