Kewanee had lost six straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-15 to make it seven. They came up short against the Mendota Trojans, falling 13-2. The Boilermakers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 8-2.
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Kewanee saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ace LaFollette, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. LaFollette is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
As for Mendota, they now have a winning record of 7-6. That looming 13-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Mendota's side, Dane Doyle was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Doyle also tossed no walks, which is notable because Mendota is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-6 otherwise. Doyle was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Esten Otero was excellent, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Cal Doyle was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Kewanee will square off against rival Rockridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mendota is set to face off against their familiar foe Orion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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