MacArthur is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The MacArthur Generals will host the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights at 10:00 a.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
MacArthur came up short against Taylorville on Thursday, falling 12-1. That's two games in a row now that the Generals have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Casey Jackson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Hinton, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond lost 14-7 to LeRoy on Thursday.
SOPHIA MONTS was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. ANNABELLE VANAUSDOLL was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for MacArthur, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
MacArthur might still be hurting after the 19-2 defeat they got from Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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