If Macomb was riding high off their 11-1 takedown of Peoria Heights last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Macomb Bombers fell 6-1 to the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Macomb of the 6-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Langdon Lambert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Macomb saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jake Hobson, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Macomb's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Macomb will take on Quincy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Macomb is facing Quincy at the right time seeing as Quincy is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play West Prairie at 4:30 p.m.
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