There's no place like home for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Delavan Panthers on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Delavan's part, Cole Noreuil was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Noreuil has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Noreuil was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Noreuil wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Seaton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cuba/Spoon River Valley pushed their record up to 21-3 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Delavan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-7-1.
Cuba/Spoon River Valley will be playing at home against Beardstown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Cuba/Spoon River Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Beardstown's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Delavan, they will head out on the road to take on Mt. Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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