After flying high against Plainville last Friday, Beloit came back down to earth. The Beloit Trojans lost 11-1 to the Abilene Cowboys on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Beloit of the 12-10 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Abilene's part, Hallie Johnson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on six hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maddie Murray, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Zoey Debenham was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
Beloit has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season. As for Abilene, they pushed their record up to 11-6 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Beloit by a score of 6-4 later that day.
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