Normal Community had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Moline Maroons 8-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 on Saturday.
Avery Anderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits.
Tatum Yokley
| 04/26/25 vs Moline | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Tolono Unity | 2 |
| 05/11/24 vs Streator | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Urbana | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Peoria Notre Dame | 1 |
At the plate, Tatum Yokley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Hayley Michels was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Normal Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Normal Community's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Moline, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-14.
Looking ahead, Normal Community will square off against LeRoy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Moline, they will host Alleman at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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