It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Canton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Limestone Rockets, sneaking past 2-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 on April 13th.
Tori Birch
| 04/28/26 vs Limestone | 6 |
| 04/23/26 @ Washington | 7 |
| 04/21/26 @ Pekin | 6 |
| 04/18/26 vs Hamilton/Warsaw | 9 |
| 04/16/26 vs Dunlap | 5 |
Tori Birch spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Canton's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Limestone, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-15.
Looking ahead, Canton will square off against Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Little Giants' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Limestone, they will challenge East Peoria at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight.
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