MacArthur is 0-4 against Taylorville since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Generals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. MacArthur has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for MacArthur's offense. They lost 17-0 to Glenwood on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Generals' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Taylorville hadn't done well against Meridian recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Tornadoes won by a run and slipped past the Hawks 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tornadoes.
Peyton DeMichael spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hope Kietzman, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
MacArthur's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Taylorville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
MacArthur suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Taylorville in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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