Alton extended their losing streak to 11 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-11 in the process. They came up short against the Belleville West Maroons, falling 8-2. The Redbirds were not able to make up for their defeat to the Maroons from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Alton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Gonzalez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Belleville West, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
On Belleville West's side, Ellaina Jenkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 15 Ks. Jenkins has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ella Weaver was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Charli Coppernoll, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Alton will venture away from home to take on East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Belleville West, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 12-3 loss against Mascoutah on the 18th.
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