Canton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 10-2 defeat at the hands of the Metamora Redbirds. Canton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Metamora apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Maddox Helfrich was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
On Metamora's side, Clayton Cawley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. It was the first time this season that Cawley allowed two or more hits.
At the plate, Drew Lueddecke was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Tyler Mason was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Canton's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Metamora, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will take on Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Bushnell-Prairie City hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Metamora, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Moline at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Moline will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Metamora surely won't give up without a fight.
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