Peoria Christian dropped their record down to 8-11 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Illini Bluffs Tigers, falling 8-0. The Chargers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Illini Bluffs, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Illini Bluffs, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Illini Bluffs' part, not much got past Brayden Fargher, who gave up just a hit and racked up 12 Ks to keep Peoria Christian off the board. Fargher has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Toby Cooper, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Coming up, Peoria Christian is taking a road trip to square off against Richwoods at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Illini Bluffs, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tremont at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Tigers have won eight straight at home, while the Turks won eight straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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