Maroons
| 05/08/25 @ Galesburg | 33 |
| 04/15/25 vs Galesburg | 16 |
| 03/31/25 @ Rock Falls | 13 |
| 04/29/25 vs Alleman | 11 |
| 04/09/25 @ Rockridge | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Moline). They were the clear victors by a 33-3 margin over the Galesburg Silver Streaks on Thursday. Considering the Maroons have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan Mulliken was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Moline got a massive performance out of Kaylee Dennis, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits Dennis has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Gianna DeLeon, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Moline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .792. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Moline's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-15. As for Galesburg, they are on a 31-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-26.
Looking ahead, Moline will head out to face off against East Moline United at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Galesburg, they will face off against Illini Bluffs at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Silver Streaks surely won't give up without a fight.
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