East Moline United has not done well against Moline recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The East Moline United Panthers skirted past the Moline Maroons 4-2. Winning may never get old, but East Moline United sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Kaylie Pe?a was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Moline's side, Kayley Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Reynolds has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
East Moline United's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8. As for Moline, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
East Moline United will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Biggsville West Central at 3:30 p.m. Biggsville West Central will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something East Moline United surely won't give up without a fight. As for Moline, they will face off against Orion at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Moline is facing Orion at the right time seeing as Orion is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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