Pekin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Metamora Redbirds. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Dragons, who fell 5-3 when the teams last met back in April of 2024.
Pekin got a good showing from Cole Dawson, who pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dawson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Pekin's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Metamora, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.
Coming up, Metamora will head out to square off against Normal University at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pekin will be paying especially close attention to the Redbirds' game: after the Redbirds face off against the Pioneers, they'll take on Pekin again at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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