Geneseo dropped their record down to 17-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-3 to the East Moline United Panthers. The Maple Leafs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
Geneseo saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Kennedy, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
As for East Moline United, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-7. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On East Moline United's side, Emily Stevens was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Stevens has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, seven RBI, and one triple. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miah Berhenke, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Alyse Merrill was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Coming up, Geneseo will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Erie-Prophetstown at 4:30 p.m. As for East Moline United, they will challenge Sterling at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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