The Alleman Pioneers are on the road again on Tuesday to play the East Moline United Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Alleman scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Peoria Notre Dame. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Rhylee McMeekan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. McMeekan is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kendall Possin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, East Moline United entered their tilt with Riverdale with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Rams 12-4.
Reagan Kearns and Riley Myers made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Kearns tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Myers pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Kearns scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Myers scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miah Berhenke, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tiana Casas, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Alleman's record is now 3-4. As for East Moline United, their record is now 3-0.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Alleman has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like East Moline United struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Alleman suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to East Moline United when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Alleman avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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