Softball Recap: MacArthur Generals vs. Decatur Eisenhower Panthers
MacArthur put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 20-10 margin over the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for MacArthur considering their two-run performance the match before.
Felicia Meyrick was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off four hits. Meyrick was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, MacArthur got a massive performance out of Anii Olvera, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and an RBI. Isabella Tyndall was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Decatur Eisenhower's side, Morriah Berglin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
MacArthur's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Decatur Eisenhower, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
MacArthur will be playing in front of their home fans against Central A & M at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. MacArthur has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Decatur Eisenhower, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cerro Gordo/Bement is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Decatur Eisenhower will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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