The matchup between MacArthur and Lanphier on Thursday hardly resembled the 0-0 effort from their previous meeting. The MacArthur Generals blew past the Lanphier Lions 19-8. The win was some much needed relief for MacArthur as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kylee Jackson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off two hits. Jackson was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, CASEY JACKSON and SANAI ABRAHAM did most of the damage at the plate: JACKSON got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and an RBI, while ABRAHAM went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Lanphier's side, they got a massive performance out of Tamaih Jefferson, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. Maya Bennett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Lanphier always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
MacArthur's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Lanphier, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with that defeat, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season.
MacArthur will square off against Mt. Zion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Zion will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something MacArthur surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lanphier, they will head out on the road to take on Midwest Central/Illini Central at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Lanphier has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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