Normal University dropped their record down to 19-5 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 3-0 to the Normal Community Ironmen. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Pioneers were not able to get on the board.
As for Normal Community, they pushed their record up to 23-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games.
For Normal Community's part, the result came thanks to Jonah Roper's shutout, as he gave up just a hit. Roper has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Normal Community saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Heineman, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normal University will challenge Pontiac at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Normal Community, they will take on Peoria at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Ironmen are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on an 18-game losing streak.
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