Mahomet-Seymour won against Galesburg on Saturday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. Mahomet-Seymour didn't even let Galesburg on the board, marking Mahomet-Seymour's second-straight 15-0 shutout. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 12 runs or more this season.
Ainsley Whitaker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Whitaker was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lilly Jones was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Madi White, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Mahomet-Seymour always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Mahomet-Seymour is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. Galesburg is on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mahomet-Seymour will take on Olympia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Galesburg, they will square off against East Moline United at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Moline United will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Galesburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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