Normal Community never got on the board in their matchup on Wednesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Richwoods on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Knights. The Ironmen haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Emerson Winn
| 05/07/26 vs Richwoods | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Streator | 1 |
| 04/16/26 vs Centennial | 1 |
| 04/14/26 @ Mt. Zion | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Bloomington | 1 |
Emerson Winn was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Kendall Jones was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Normal Community was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .565. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Normal Community's victory bumped their record up to 16-13. As for Richwoods, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normal Community will take on Normal University at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Richwoods, they will venture away from home to take on Danville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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