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04/28/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
04/22/24 - Away | 1-9 L |
04/24/23 - Home | 1-11 L |
05/06/21 - Home | 12-0 W |
04/22/19 - Home | 4-1 W |
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Marquette Catholic took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against East Alton-Wood River, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Explorers won by a run and slipped past the Oilers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Explorers have posted against the Oilers since April 24, 2017.
Kenna Lievers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Allie Weiner, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Kennedy Eveans was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Marquette Catholic and bumps their season record up to 5-10. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for East Alton-Wood River, they dropped their record down to 8-8 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marquette Catholic will head out to square off against Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Explorers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will face off against Freeburg at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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