MacArthur scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers. The victory was just what MacArthur needed coming off of a 16-0 defeat in their prior match.
Aiden Bruce made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Bruce was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sean Abraham, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Mason McCay was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Decatur Eisenhower's side, Braeden Apholone made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
MacArthur's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Decatur Eisenhower, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
MacArthur will stay at home for another game and welcome Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Decatur Eisenhower, they will head out on the road to challenge Lanphier at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Decatur Eisenhower is facing Lanphier at the right time seeing as Lanphier is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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