Alleman hadn't done well against Rock Island recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Pioneers walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Rocks. This was payback for the Pioneers, who suffered a 10-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Adam VanMeighem
| 05/05/25 @ Rock Island | 5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Sterling | 4 |
| 04/21/25 @ Galesburg | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Geneseo | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs East Moline United | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Adam VanMeighem made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off ten hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Gavin Awbrey and Cael Kuster did most of the damage at the plate: Awbrey went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Kuster went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Alleman is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Rock Island, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Looking ahead, Rock Island will take on Limestone at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Alleman will be paying especially close attention to the Rocks' contest: after the Rocks face off against the Rockets, they'll take on Alleman again at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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