Baseball Game Preview: Galesburg Silver Streaks vs. Geneseo Maple Leafs

The Galesburg Silver Streaks will venture away from home to face off against the Geneseo Maple Leafs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Galesburg came out on top against Central on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Silver Streaks blew past the Rockets 7-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Silver Streaks.

Hayden Ralston was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Tyree Taylor

Runs

04/26/25 @ Central	2
04/09/25 @ Quincy	2
04/04/25 vs Sterling	2
03/29/25 vs PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central	2
03/26/25 @ Metamora	2
+ 6 more games

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyree Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Galesburg: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Caden Ashby, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Galesburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central only posted an OBP of .267.

Meanwhile, Geneseo can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Routt Catholic 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Maple Leafs have posted since April 3rd.

Galesburg's record now sits at 10-12. As for Geneseo, their record is now 9-13.

Galesburg came out on top in a nail-biter against Geneseo in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Silver Streaks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.