Normal Community dropped to 10-10 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Moline Maroons, falling 12-5. The Ironmen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Maroons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Bailey Engel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Jones, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Moline, their record now sits at 8-11. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On Moline's side, Morgan Mulliken spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. Mulliken has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hayden Snelling was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooke Young, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Normal Community beat Moline by a score of 1-0 later that day.
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