It was a good run, but Amboy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 12-1 to the Newman Central Catholic Comets. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Amboy has scored all season.
For Newman Central Catholic's part, Jessalin Johns made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Johns was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brenleigh Cook, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Duhon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Amboy's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Newman Central Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Amboy will take on Somonauk at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newman Central Catholic, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bureau Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Bureau Valley's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Newman Central Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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