Erie-Prophetstown played in-conference for the first time on Monday and got just the result they were looking for. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Mendota Trojans. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Tristan Hovey
| 04/11/25 vs Kewanee | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Mendota | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Newman Central Catholic | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Princeton | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Sherrard | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Caden VanHorn and Tristan Hovey did most of the damage at the plate: VanHorn went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Hovey went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Hovey is becoming a predictor of Erie-Prophetstown's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-8 when he doesn't). Braylon Swertfeger was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Erie-Prophetstown's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Mendota, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-12-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Erie-Prophetstown will challenge Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mendota, they will be playing at home against Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight.
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