Peoria Heights is a perfect 3-0 against Galva since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Patriots will look to defend their home field against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Peoria Heights has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Peoria Heights came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn, falling 18-3.
Cameron Ahart
| 05/15/25 @ Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn | 2 |
| 05/14/25 vs Bushnell-Prairie City | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Peoria Christian | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Midwest Central | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Peoria | 2 |
| + 10 more games |
Cameron Ahart made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Peoria Heights' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 0-16 when he doesn't). Ricky Martin was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Galva didn't have quite enough to beat Knoxville on Wednesday and fell 6-4.
Peoria Heights' defeat was their 12th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Galva, their loss dropped their record down to 5-15.
Peoria Heights was able to grind out a solid win over Galva when the teams last played back in May of 2024, winning 10-6. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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