North Mac extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 20-0 to the Taylorville Tornadoes. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Taylorville, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-2. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
For Taylorville's part, Carsen Corzine made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. With that strong performance, Corzine is now averaging an impressive 5.6 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Wiley and Grace Rogers did most of the damage at the plate: Wiley went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Rogers went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs Rogers has posted since back in April of 2025. Hope Kietzman was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, North Mac will venture away from home to face off against Carlinville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cavaliers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Taylorville, they will welcome Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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