PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Gavin Swartz wasn’t distracted by the people in the stands behind home plate.

With Major League Baseball scouts watching his every move, Swartz pitched four innings of one-hit baseball to lead Normal Community to an 11-2 win at Notre Dame on Friday. Swartz, who is signed to play at Indiana University, struck out seven, walked two and didn’t allow a run.

Leadoff hitter Gavin Michaels had two hits and knocked in three runs for the Ironmen improved to 7-1 on the season. Normal Community had a 4-0 lead then scored five runs in the fifth.

Other baseball winners Friday included Washington, Normal West, Limestone, Tremont and Deer Creek-Mackinaw. Softball winners included East Peoria, Dunlap, Pekin, Notre Dame, Illini Bluffs and Central Catholic.

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