For the second straight game, Glendale will face off against Illinois Valley. The Pirates are taking a road trip to take on the Cougars at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Glendale has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Glendale had taken Illinois Valley down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. The Pirates came up short against the Cougars, falling 19-3.
The victory (which was Illinois Valley's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Glendale, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
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