Alleman had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt East Dubuque on Thursday. The Pioneers were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Warriors. Winning may never get old, but the Pioneers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Cael Kuster was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Kelly Honert looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Bowers, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Wilburn, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Alleman hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive contests.
Pioneers
| 05/15/25 vs East Dubuque | 10-4 |
| 05/14/25 vs Quincy | 4-2 |
| 05/13/25 vs Riverdale | 7-2 |
| 05/09/25 vs Fulton | 8-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Bureau Valley | 11-1 |
| + 3 more games |
Alleman's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for East Dubuque, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-13-1 record this season.
Alleman will take on Rock Island at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers are facing the Rocks at the right time seeing as the Rocks are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for East Dubuque, they are taking a road trip to challenge Southwestern at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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