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| 05/11/26 - Home | 5-10 L |
| 04/22/25 - Home | 2-3 L |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 0-8 L |
Mendon Unity extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 1-13. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Illini West Chargers. Surprisingly, this marked the sixth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Allyson Murphy made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Kassidy Matticks was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Illini West, their victory bumped their record up to 11-14. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Mendon Unity: they've now won three in a row.
On Illini West's side, Hattie Wood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Raina Flynn was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Gunning, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mendon Unity will take on Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Mustangs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Illini West, they will square off against Biggsville West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Heat have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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