Macon County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Wildcats. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Macon County has scored all season.
For Central's part, Peyton Benson was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mycah Beth Ray, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Macon County's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-5. As for Central, they pushed their record up to 11-11 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Macon County is on the road again on Tuesday to play Portland at 5:00 a.m. As for Central, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-2 win vs. Kaneland on the 27th.
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