Mattoon extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They lost 9-2 to the Effingham Hearts. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Greenwave of the 11-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Effingham, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Effingham's part, Saige Althoff made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Althoff has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sidney Donaldson, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Keagyn Koenig, who went 2-for-3 with one home run.
While Mattoon had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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