
Bombers
05/12/25 @ Illini West | 1-0 |
05/08/25 vs Quincy Notre Dame | 3-5 |
05/06/25 @ Rockridge | 0-12 |
05/01/25 vs Peoria Heights | 0-0 |
04/30/25 @ Biggsville West Central | 0-16 |
Macomb had lost seven games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 9-18 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Illini West Chargers get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bombers have posted since March 28th.
Macomb's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Bishop, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Illini West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-19 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
On Illini West's side, Hayden Wibbell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. Wibbell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Macomb wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 11-0 defeat against Brimfield on the 13th. Illini West has also already played their next contest (against Augusta Southeastern), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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