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| 05/11/26 - Away | 10-5 W |
| 04/22/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/18/23 - Away | 8-0 W |
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Illini West and Mendon Unity meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Chargers walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Mustangs. That's more bragging rights for the Chargers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hattie Wood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Raina Flynn was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Wibbell, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Illini West's win bumped their record up to 11-14. As for Mendon Unity, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illini West will host Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Heat will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mendon Unity, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:30 p.m. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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