Keokuk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mt. Pleasant Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Chiefs have suffered since June 26, 2024.
Keokuk's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Mt. Pleasant, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-5.
Looking ahead, Keokuk will be playing at home against Mediapolis at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Chiefs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Pleasant, they have already played their next contest, a 6-0 win against Oskaloosa on the 10th.
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