Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sterling). Everything went their way against the Eastland Cougars on Friday as Sterling made off with an 18-3 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Golden Warriors with their most commanding win of the season.
Eli Penne
| 03/28/25 vs Eastland | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Newman Central Catholic | 0 |
| 03/21/24 vs Rochelle | 5 |
Eli Penne looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Tatum Allen was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cale Nettleton, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Sterling always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Sterling's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Eastland, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sterling will host Galesburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Eastland, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Eastland Cougars take on River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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