Roxana extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Breese Central Cougars. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Ava Cherry made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilli Ray, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
As for Breese Central, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 17, 2024.
On Breese Central's side, the team relied heavily on Taylor Trame, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Karli Thole, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roxana will take on Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Breese Central, they will challenge Columbia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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