Kewanee was the 13-10 winner over Fulton when they last played one another back in May of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Kewanee Boilermakers fell 8-5 to the Fulton Steamers on Wednesday. Kewanee just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Brayden Conley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Cruz Paredes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Kewanee kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Kewanee's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Fulton, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kewanee will take on Macomb at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fulton, they will be playing at home against East Dubuque at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games East Dubuque has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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