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| 04/15/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 4-10 L |
| 04/11/23 - Home | 5-7 L |
| 04/12/22 - Away | 7-4 W |
| 04/26/21 - Away | 5-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Normal Community took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mt. Zion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Ironmen won by a run and slipped past the Braves 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Ironmen have posted since May 11, 2024.
Ava Prevo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She also allowed five hits, marking her first of the season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tatum Yokley, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Normal Community was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Normal Community and bumps their season record up to 2-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Mt. Zion, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normal Community will head out to take on Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mt. Zion, they will face off against Metamora at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Redbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Braves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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