Mattoon can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game in their first game on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg 7-6. The win was just what Mattoon needed coming off of an 11-5 loss in their prior matchup.
Mattoon got a great performance from Hanna Griffin as she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits.
On the hitting side, Kamryn Conlin and Alyssa Whitley did most of the damage at the plate: Conlin scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Whitley scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg's side, Sam Hayes was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hayes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hayes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
Hayes wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kendra Hayes, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Erin Althoff was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Mattoon's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Mattoon has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Marion at 6:30 p.m. in their second game on Friday. Marion will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Mattoon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, they will head out on the road to take on Altamont at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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