South Beloit entered their tilt with Alden-Hebron on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Green Giants a 10-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-1 on Tuesday.
Cesar Alfaro
| 04/17/25 vs Alden-Hebron | 10 |
| 04/03/25 vs Westminster Christian | 9 |
| 04/10/25 @ Harvest Christian Academy | 7 |
| 03/21/25 @ Earlville | 7 |
| 03/17/25 vs Harvard | 6 |
Cesar Alfaro made a big impact no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zane Hagstrom and Jacob Wilhite did most of the damage at the plate: Hagstrom went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Wilhite got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Wilhite has posted since back in May of 2024. Gage Pasiecznik was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
South Beloit always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alden-Hebron only posted an OBP of .348.
South Beloit's record now sits at 9-4. As for Alden-Hebron, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
South Beloit will square off against Durand/Pecatonica at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Alden-Hebron, they will take on Hiawatha at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Green Giants are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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