April 9, 2025 | Peoria, IL. | Dozer Park
The Bradley Braves fought back in a close one to defeat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 5-2, on Wednesday. Bradley went down 2-0 after two one-run innings by the Leathernecks, but a five-run rally in the bottom of the sixth gave the Braves the boost they needed to hold on for the victory.
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Timmy O'Brien hits the go-ahead ud835udddaud835udde5ud835uddd4ud835udde1ud835uddd7 ud835udde6ud835udddfud835uddd4ud835udde0 for the Braves, making the score 5-2! pic.twitter.com/Yvq676vxOr — Bradley Baseball (@BradleyBaseball) April 10, 2025Game 1: Bradley 5, Western Illinois 2
The Leathernecks and Braves had a pitching duel on their hands as both starters pitched four scoreless innings to start the game, but a solo shot by Western Illinois in the fifth gave them the lead.