It was a proper cat-fight when East Moline United took on Illini Bluffs on Friday. East Moline United skirted past Illini Bluffs 5-4. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by just one run.
Reagan Kearns and Samantha Verstraete made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Kearns pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Verstraete pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. At bat, Kearns went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Verstraete went 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mea Johnson, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. What's more, she posted two runs, the most she's had since back in March of 2024.
Panthers
| 03/28/25 @ Illini Bluffs | 5-4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Riverdale | 4-3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Kewanee | 13-3 |
The win was the third in a row for East Moline United, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.3 runs this season. As for Illini Bluffs, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
The future could be bright for both East Moline United and Illini Bluffs: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. East Moline United will try to hand Galesburg their third-straight defeat when the two meet at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Illini Bluffs will look to extend Dunlap's three-game losing streak when they meet at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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