East Alton-Wood River is 0-8 against Breese Central since March of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Oilers will host the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
East Alton-Wood River is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Freeburg, falling 14-5.
Camey Adams made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayde Kassler, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
Breese Central couldn't beat Nashville on Monday even though they stacked six runs on them in the third inning. The Cougars lost 20-12 to the Hornets. Even if the Cougars couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Kate Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Abie Huber, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Breese Central is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-18. As for East Alton-Wood River, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
Breese Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. East Alton-Wood River has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Breese Central, though, as they've been averaging only 3.1 strikeouts. Will East Alton-Wood River keep running through batters, or will the Cougars buck the trend?
East Alton-Wood River suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Breese Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Oilers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
