
Ironmen
05/13/25 @ Peoria | 19 |
05/06/25 vs Normal West | 15 |
04/12/25 @ Richwoods | 15 |
04/24/25 vs Urbana | 14 |
04/17/25 @ Centennial | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Normal Community). They blew past the Peoria Lions 19-1 on Tuesday. The Ironmen haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Ava Prevo looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hayley Michels was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Emerson Winn was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Normal Community was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Normal Community's victory bumped their record up to 14-10. As for Peoria, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Looking ahead, Normal Community is taking a road trip to take on Olympia at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Ironmen's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Peoria, they will be playing at home against Bloomington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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