MacArthur had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 6-14-1 to make it four. They lost 17-2 to the Elgin Owls. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Owls this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-2 back in August.
As for Elgin, their win bumped their record up to 20-8. The result was nothing new for the Owls, who have now won 13 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Elgin's part, the team relied heavily on Ella Melton, who went 2-for-3 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. That's the most runs Melton has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Keylee Ranabargar, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. MacArthur will square off against Western Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elgin, they will host Duncan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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