Panthers
| 04/30/26 @ Alton | 11-3 |
| 04/29/26 vs Alton | 14-2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Belleville East | 8-2 |
O'Fallon waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Alton Redbirds. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-2 on Wednesday.
Sam McCollum looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, O'Fallon let Will Vanderheyden and Anthony Perez run wild. Vanderheyden went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Perez went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Vanderheyden has posted since back in March. Jackson Parker was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
O'Fallon's record now sits at 15-8. As for Alton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
O'Fallon will face off against Jackson at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. As for Alton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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