Illini West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Lewistown Indians by a score of 5-3. Illini West was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lewistown apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Hattie Wood was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out nine batters over eight innings while giving up five earned runs off ten hits.
At the plate, Illini West saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Downs, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
On Lewistown's side, the team relied heavily on Abbie Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Illini West's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-4. As for Lewistown, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illini West will take on Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lewistown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Havana at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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