Kewanee couldn't beat Rock Island on Tuesday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Boilermakers came up short against the Rocks, falling 24-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Boilermakers of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2017.
Ben Taylor made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Ace LaFollette was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Kewanee has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Rock Island, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-8.
Looking ahead, Kewanee will welcome Mendota at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rock Island, they will take on Geneseo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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