The Edwardsville Tigers and the Jersey Panthers met on a crisp Friday evening in southwestern Illinois, each hoping to bolster their season standings.
A game-tying homer changes the tide
Grant Peterson stepped up in the seventh inning and sent a ball over the fence, knotting the score and igniting the Tigers’ bench.
An eighth-inning rally added the final run, delivering a 6-5 victory that lifted Edwardsville to 21-10.
The win was not isolated; Civic Memorial edged Belleville Althoff 3-2, while Collinsville routed Roxana 9-4 in other local contests.
Coaches highlighted the team’s composure under pressure, emphasizing that the comeback will shape the rest of the season.
Looking ahead, the Tigers prepare for a slate of challenging opponents, hoping to translate this momentum into a deep playoff run.