Altamont lost against Mulberry Grove back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Indians fell 4-1 to the Aces.
Sophia Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
Altamont has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season. As for Mulberry Grove, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-5.
Looking ahead, Altamont will challenge Champaign Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mulberry Grove, they will welcome Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.73 runs per game on average), something the Aces will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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