Roxana fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Breese Central on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Shells have lost by just one run.
Kassidy Schuyler spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ava Cherry was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run. Another player making a difference was Madison John, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Roxana has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season. As for Breese Central, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roxana will face off against East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Breese Central, they will challenge Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Comets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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