Midwest Central/Illini Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Havana Ducks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Midwest Central/Illini Central of the 10-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Izzy Passmore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Midwest Central/Illini Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Havana, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Midwest Central/Illini Central will face off against Deer Creek-Mackinaw at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Midwest Central/Illini Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Havana, they will head out on the road to square off against Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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