North Mac couldn't quite beat Carlinville on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-run loss they were dealt last Thursday. The North Mac Panthers fell just short of the Carlinville Cavaliers by a score of 4-2. North Mac has not had much luck with Carlinville recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
North Mac saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Keirs, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Keirs has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Carlinville's side, Hallie Gibson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Addison Ruyle was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Karly Tipps was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
North Mac's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Carlinville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 16 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4-1 record this season.
North Mac will head out on the road to take on Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Gillespie will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something North Mac surely won't give up without a fight. As for Carlinville, they will head out on the road to face off against Sacred Heart-Griffin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Sacred Heart-Griffin: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Carlinville has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road.
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