MacArthur was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 23-3 to the Sullivan Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to MacArthur of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
MacArthur saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Jackson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Sullivan's side, J?Nai Webb made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Webb has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Webb was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Taylar Mercer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emerson Risley, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
MacArthur's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Sullivan, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-18 record this season.
MacArthur will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. Lincoln will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something MacArthur surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sullivan, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Blue Ridge at 4:30 p.m. Blue Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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