The Central Lee Hawks will head out to square off against the Pekin Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Central Lee will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Central Lee barely beat Keokuk the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hawks put the hurt on the Chiefs with a sharp 21-2 win on Saturday. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Pekin made easy work of Danville on Friday and carried off a 22-5 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Panthers with their most commanding win of the season.
Central Lee pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Pekin, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Everything went Central Lee's way against Pekin in their previous meeting back in June of 2024, as Central Lee made off with a 12-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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