Putnam County extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-4. They fell 11-7 to the Somonauk Bobcats. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Somonauk, their win bumped their record up to 4-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.
For Somonauk's part, Kaydence Eade spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Eade has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Ashley McCoy and MacKenna McMahan did most of the damage at the plate: McCoy went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while McMahan went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave McCoy a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Barshinger, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Putnam County will challenge Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Fighting Irish have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Somonauk, they will square off against Ottawa at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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