Kewanee came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Marquette Crusaders, falling 13-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Boilermakers have suffered since April 24, 2024.
Rylee Blades was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Remy Hicks, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Kewanee's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 6.8 runs. As for Marquette, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Looking ahead, Kewanee will challenge Illinois Valley Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Marquette, they will head out on the road to square off against Streator at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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