Peoria dropped to 5-8 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 19-1 to the Cactus Cobras. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Cactus, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games.
For Cactus' part, Ciara Anthony made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Anthony has been consistent: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cactus got a massive performance out of Charley Enos, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Enos is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got four or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Killen, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
While Peoria had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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