Belleville West had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Granite City on Wednesday. The Maroons blew past the Warriors 12-2. The Maroons haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Lucas Allen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Casey Fultz was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Adam Bilzing also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Belleville West always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Maroons
| 04/23/25 vs Granite City | 12-2 |
| 04/22/25 vs O'Fallon | 5-4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Collinsville | 7-4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Centralia | 11-1 |
Belleville West pushed their record up to 11-6 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Granite City, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-10 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belleville West will head out to face off against O'Fallon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Maroons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Granite City, they will venture away from home to square off against Quincy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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