Mattoon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Charleston Trojans by a score of 11-9. One positive for Mattoon, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Kynlee McGraw made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. McKinnley Cowger was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Charleston's side, Aubrey Cross made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Cross was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Beals, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brie Tomlinson, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
Mattoon's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Charleston, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Mattoon has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Normal West at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Charleston, they are on the road again on Monday to play Urbana at 4:30 p.m. Urbana is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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