The Alleman Pioneers will challenge the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Alleman took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Biggsville West Central with a sharp 16-6 victory. While the Pioneers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-29), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

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Alleman let Cael Kuster and Gavin Awbrey run wild. Kuster scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Awbrey scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those four hits gave Kuster a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adam VanMeighem, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Annawan-Wethersfield entered their tilt with Mercer County on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Golden Eagles.
Annawan-Wethersfield picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 5-2. As for Alleman, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Alleman couldn't quite get it done against Annawan-Wethersfield in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 7-2. Will the Pioneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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