The O'Fallon Panthers will challenge Springfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. O'Fallon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when O'Fallon and East St. Louis meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 23-3 margin over the Flyers. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Eme Miller looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, O'Fallon let Mackenzie Monroe and Hanna Schmidt run wild. Monroe went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Schmidt got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madison Peek, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
O'Fallon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Springfield played against Decatur Eisenhower on Friday and won via forfeit.
O'Fallon's win bumped their record up to 18-12. As for Springfield, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-20.
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