Monticello dropped their record down to 23-6 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Mattoon Greenwave by a score of 4-3. The Sages were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greenwave apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Isabella Beery made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Mattoon, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-14 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games.
On Mattoon's side, Hanna Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. Griffin has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aylexis Otto was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Kenna Karnes was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will square off against Arthur-Okaw Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mattoon, they will take on Taylorville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in the Greenwave's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Tornadoes have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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