05/22/24 - Home | 7-0 W |
05/09/24 - Away | 10-1 W |
05/19/23 - Home | 7-3 W |
05/31/22 - Neutral | 2-3 L |
04/07/22 - Away | 17-4 W |
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Belmont is 8-1 against Pecatonica since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Braves are taking a road trip to challenge the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Belmont has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, Belmont had just enough and edged out Highland 3-1. The three-run effort marked the Braves' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, Pecatonica hadn't done well against Highland recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Vikings were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Cardinals. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Belmont pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Pecatonica, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Belmont took their victory against Pecatonica in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 7-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves since the squad 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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