After three games on the road, Mattoon is heading back home. They will take on the Richland County Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mattoon will be strutting in after a win while Richland County will be coming in after a defeat.
On Tuesday, Mattoon needed a bit of extra time to put away Taylorville. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tornadoes and snuck past 9-8.
McKinnley Cowger was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Alexia Murdock, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Richland County came up short against Mt. Carmel on Thursday and fell 12-8.
Isabella Trupiano made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Rylee Bloomer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mattoon pushed their record up to 5-12 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Richland County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Mattoon suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Richland County in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Mattoon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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