East Moline United entered their tilt with Galesburg on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Silver Streaks get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 23-0 on April 1st.
Samantha Verstraete
| 04/24/25 vs Galesburg | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Alleman | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Geneseo | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Kewanee | 1 |
| 05/09/24 @ Moline | 1 |
Samantha Verstraete made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Riley Myers looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
Back at the plate, Miah Berhenke was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Kahly Thammavong also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
East Moline United always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
East Moline United's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Galesburg, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-19.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Moline United will take on Geneseo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Galesburg, they will square off against Macomb at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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