Astoria/VIT hasn't had much luck against Illini West recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rebels are taking a road trip to take on the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. Astoria/VIT has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Astoria/VIT is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 24th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They lost 19-4 to Farmington.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Illini West's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bishop McNamara.
Wesley Robertson was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Robertson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Illini West's defeat dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Astoria/VIT, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Astoria/VIT might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Illini West when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Rebels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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