Mattoon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell 9-5 to the Champaign Central Maroons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mattoon of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Parker Newlin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Madden Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Mattoon now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Champaign Central, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-9.
Mattoon will head out on the road to take on Mt. Zion at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Champaign Central, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Centennial, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Centennial is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Champaign Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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