Collinsville came into this matchup off a tough 16-run loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Tioga Bulldogs by a score of 13-11 on Monday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 back in February.
Tessa Vannoy and Jaydee Matlock stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vannoy scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Matlock scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Matlock has posted since back in February. Rilee Stewart was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Collinsville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .357 or higher in four consecutive games.
Collinsville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. Tioga's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Collinsville will square off against Savoy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tioga, they will face off against Tom Bean at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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