Cerro Gordo/Bement had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-14 to make it four. They fell just short of the Villa Grove Blue Devils by a score of 1-0. The Broncos were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Villa Grove, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 10th.
For Villa Grove's part, not much got past Max Wilson, who gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks to keep Cerro Gordo/Bement off the board. Wilson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Looking ahead, Cerro Gordo/Bement will challenge Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Villa Grove, they will square off against Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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