Beardstown came into Wednesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Mendon Unity Mustangs on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Beardstown also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Shelby Goodrich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Goodrich has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goodrich was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kylynn Maltby was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Bella Palmer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Beardstown's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-19. As for Mendon Unity, they dropped their record down to 2-15 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Beardstown is on the road again on Thursday to play Routt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. As for Mendon Unity, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Pleasant Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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