
Grey Ghosts
04/02/25 @ Princeville | 20 |
04/15/25 vs Hartsburg-Emden | 19 |
04/05/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 17 |
04/08/25 @ Annawan-Wethersfield | 16 |
03/28/25 @ Midland | 15 |
After low-scoring totals in their previous three match, Illinois Valley Central brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past the Rantoul Eagles 14-4 on Saturday. Considering the Grey Ghosts have won 11 games by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Emersyn Fleming spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Illinois Valley Central got a massive performance out of Joharah Boze, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that Boze has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of MacKenzie Barton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI.
With the win, Illinois Valley Central broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-10. As for Rantoul, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Illinois Valley Central will host Prairie Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Rantoul, they will venture away from home to take on Paxton-Buckley-Loda at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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