Macomb extended their losing streak to ten on Monday, dropping them down to 3-19. They lost 9-0 to the Beardstown Tigers. The Bombers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Beardstown, they pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Considering they have won 14 matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Beardstown's part, Khloe Kearns was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Kearns has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Beardstown got a big performance out of Ava Quigley, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Quigley a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Knous, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Macomb will square off against Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Bombers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Beardstown, they will be playing at home against Midwest Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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