Normal University entered their tilt with Lanphier on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Lions. The Pioneers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lions, too.
Chenzo Cottone
| 04/22/26 vs Lanphier | 4 |
| 04/17/26 vs St. Joseph-Ogden | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs Springfield Southeast | 2 |
| 04/21/26 vs Lincoln | 1 |
| 04/20/26 vs Seneca | 1 |
Chenzo Cottone was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jackson Vance and Sean Thomas did most of the damage at the plate: Vance went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Thomas went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. Those two hits gave Thomas a new career-high. Landon Beckman was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Normal University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lanphier only posted an OBP of .316.
Normal University's record now sits at 18-2. As for Lanphier, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Normal University didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-2 victory against Bloomington Central Catholic on the 25th. As for Lanphier, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against Jacksonville on the 23rd.
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