MacArthur was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers. The Generals were not able to make up for their loss to the Hilltoppers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
MacArthur saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zion Bradford, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Bradford also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
MacArthur's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Mt. Pulaski, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. MacArthur will face off against Sacred Heart-Griffin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cyclones' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Generals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Pulaski, they will square off against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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