Metamora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 10-2 to the East Peoria Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Metamora of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Metamora saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gage Diesel, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On East Peoria's side, the team relied heavily on Owen Hidden, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Auggie Lohnes, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Metamora's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for East Peoria, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which somehow isn't as good as their 21-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Metamora will take on Illinois Valley Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Illinois Valley Central is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Metamora will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for East Peoria, they will head out on the road to face off against Streator at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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