| 04/15/25 vs Riverton | 11 |
| 04/08/25 vs New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly | 6 |
| 03/17/25 @ Eureka | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Pleasant Plains | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Williamsville | 1 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Midwest Central/Illini Central). They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Riverton Hawks on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won four in a row.
Lexi Wood was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Grace Meeks was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Emma Junkin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Midwest Central/Illini Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Midwest Central/Illini Central's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Riverton, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midwest Central/Illini Central will take on Delavan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Riverton, they will challenge Pawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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