Braves
| 04/29/25 vs Mattoon | 5-12 |
| 04/29/25 vs Mattoon | 11-1 |
| 04/26/25 vs Olympia | 6-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ St. Joseph-Ogden | 13-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cumberland | 12-6 |
Mt. Zion dropped their record down to 13-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Mattoon Greenwave, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Braves have suffered since March 31st.
Molly Doolin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Rachel Besser was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Mattoon, with the win, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-13. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the contest before.
On Mattoon's side, Hanna Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits. Griffin has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mj Cowger, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Micheala Starwalt, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Zion will take on Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mattoon, they will challenge Mahomet-Seymour at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Greenwave's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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