Moline lost against Sterling back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Maroons fell just short of the Golden Warriors by a score of 13-12. That's two games in a row now that the Maroons have lost by just one run.
Kaylee Dennis and Emersyn Rasso stepped up to the plate in a big way. Dennis went 2-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Rasso went 4-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Carman, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
Moline has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Sterling, they pushed their record up to 18-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coming up, Moline will be taking part in a tournament against Biggsville West Central at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The Heat will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Maroons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sterling, they will head out to square off against Ottawa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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