Eureka had lost eight straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 13-16 to make it nine. They lost 7-0 to the Normal University Pioneers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Hornets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Eureka saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Teagan McLaughlin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Normal University, their record now sits at 25-5. Considering they have won 18 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Normal University's side, they got a great performance from Issac Schroeder as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Schroeder has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rhett Lynch and Parker Roop did most of the damage at the plate: Lynch went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Roop got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Griffin Meyer, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Eureka will head out to square off against Maroa-Forsyth at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Normal University, they will venture away from home to challenge Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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