Kewanee had lost five straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-25 to make it six. They lost 11-0 to the Galesburg Silver Streaks. The Boilermakers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Silver Streaks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Galesburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-19 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
For Galesburg's part, Hayden Ralston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Ralston has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Galesburg's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-19 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Henry Ikrami, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alfred Ayala, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Kewanee will square off against Alleman at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Galesburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richwoods at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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