Normal West dropped their record down to 6-7 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 9-3 to the Moline Maroons. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 6-0 to the Maroons when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Normal West saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery White, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Moline, their record now sits at 6-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
On Moline's side, Kayley Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Reynolds has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emersyn Rasso, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Gianna DeLeon, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normal West will face off against East Peoria at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Raiders have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Moline, they will head out to face off against Sterling at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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