East Moline United came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 7-1 to the Morton Potters. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Potters apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Zach Darras spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, East Moline United saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Welge, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
East Moline United's loss dropped their record down to 20-11. As for Morton, they moved to 20-11 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Moline United will venture away from home to challenge Sycamore at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Morton, they will take on Pleasant Plains at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Potters surely won't give up without a fight.
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