After losing to Dakota the last time they met, Forreston decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Cardinals came out on top against the Indians by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cardinals.
Brendan Greenfield
| 04/24/25 @ Dakota | 6 |
| 04/12/25 @ East Dubuque | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Durand/Pecatonica | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Winnebago | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Amboy | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
Brendan Greenfield made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Politsch, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Akins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Forreston's record now sits at 16-4. As for Dakota, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forreston will face off against South Beloit at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Sobos will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dakota, they will square off against Dundee-Crown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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