Alleman hasn't had much luck against Moline recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pioneers will be playing at home against the Maroons at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Alleman came up short against Geneseo on Tuesday, falling 18-7.
Campbell Humphrey and Sofia Diaz stepped up to the plate in a big way. Humphrey went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI, while Diaz went 1-for-2 with one home run. That RBI was Humphrey's first of the season. Rhylee McMeekan was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Moline was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They lost 7-1 to Rock Island. Maroons fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Rocks since on Tuesday.
Kayley Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks.
Alleman's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Moline, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Alleman suffered a grim 19-1 defeat to Moline in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Pioneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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