Peoria extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 32 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-20 in the process. They came up short against the Normal Community Ironmen, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Ironmen this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 on Friday.
Peoria saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stlyz Drummond, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Daryion Robinson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Normal Community, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 25-4. Considering they have won 13 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Normal Community's side, they got a massive performance out of Holden Baldwin, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. The dominant performance also gave Baldwin a new career-high in hits (two). Ethan VanOpdorp was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Peoria will welcome Peoria Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Irish have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Normal Community, they will challenge East Moline United at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Ironmen surely won't give up without a fight.
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