Joliet Central is 0-10 against Plainfield South since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Steelmen are taking a road trip to take on the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. Joliet Central has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Joliet Central is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Romeoville, falling 21-2.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Plainfield South challenged Plainfield Central on Wednesday. The Cougars blew past the Wildcats 14-7. Considering the Cougars have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Plainfield South is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Joliet Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Joliet Central might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Plainfield South in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Steelmen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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