Forreston won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They lost 17-5 to the Polo Marcos. Forreston was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Polo apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
For Polo's part, Camrynn (Cam) Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sydnei (Syd) Rahn and Allissa Marschang did most of the damage at the plate: Rahn scored three runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5, while Marschang scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Karlea Frey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Forreston's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Polo, they pushed their record up to 6-12 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forreston will square off against Milledgeville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Polo, they will head out on the road to face off against South Beloit at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Polo's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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