Illini Bluffs was the 13-3 winner over Athens when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors on Monday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Toby Cooper
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Toby Cooper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Grant Cruit also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Illini Bluffs' loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Athens, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Looking ahead, Illini Bluffs will be playing in front of their home fans against Farmington at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Athens, they will head out to face off against Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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