The Streator Bulldogs will face off against the Metamora Redbirds at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Streator will be strutting in after a victory while Metamora will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Streator turned things around against Lisle on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 8-2 win.
Clay Christoff
| 03/21/25 @ Sandwich | 13 |
| 05/06/25 vs Lisle | 12 |
| 04/09/25 @ Reed-Custer | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Herscher | 10 |
| 04/15/25 @ Coal City | 8 |
| + 3 more games |
Clay Christoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Streator's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 3-1 (and 8-14 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Cole Winterrowd was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Keegan Angelico was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Metamora fell victim to Limestone and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rockets. The Redbirds' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Metamora also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Stephen Petri gave up three earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. Petri has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Metamora's defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Streator, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Streator has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Metamora struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Streator suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Metamora when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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