Illini West blew Alleman out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Alleman got their revenge. The Chargers fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Chargers have suffered since May 25, 2024.
Carter Chapin was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Illini West dropped their record down to 14-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Alleman, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Illini West will host Quincy Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Alleman, they are taking a road trip to square off against Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Farmers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Pioneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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