There's no place like home for LaSalle-Peru, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top against the Sterling Golden Warriors by a score of 9-4 on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Cavaliers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Cavaliers
04/12/25 vs Sterling | 9-4 |
04/09/25 vs Newark | 9-1 |
04/03/25 vs Mendota | 9-0 |
LaSalle-Peru pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Sterling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
LaSalle-Peru and Sterling could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Cavaliers will challenge Morris at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (202 vs. 56). Meanwhile, Sterling (ranked 314th) will meet Moline (ranked 123rd) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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