Tolono Unity suffered their closest loss since May 11, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Mattoon Greenwave by a score of 8-6. The Rockets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greenwave apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Brayden Henry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Nolan Remole was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Tolono Unity's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7. As for Mattoon, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tolono Unity will host Sacred Heart-Griffin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cyclones' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mattoon, they will welcome Effingham at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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