Mt. Morris was not able to break out of their rough patch in Monday's second game as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Hill-McCloy Rams, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mt. Morris of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Monday's first game.
For Hill-McCloy's part, Lainey Cannon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Cannon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Natalie Kammerzell was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Aubree Emmendorfer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Mt. Morris' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hill-McCloy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Morris will take on Flushing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hill-McCloy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Goodrich at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game.
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