Aurora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 22-11 to the McDonald County Mustangs. That's two games in a row now that the Houn Dawgs have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Aubrey Simpson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Case Parnell, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Aurora always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Aurora's loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora will welcome Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McDonald County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Willard at 4:30 p.m.
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