Murray, Kentucky - Western Illinois Shut Out Twice in Day 2 of Velvet Milkman Classic
Murray, Ky. - Western Illinois struggled offensively in both of their match ups on February 24, 2025, suffering shutout losses to Butler and Murray State.
In their first game of the day against Butler, Western Illinois failed to register a hit in a 3-0 loss. The team was held hitless by Butler's pitching staff, managing only three walks while striking out three times. Despite a solid defensive effort that included no errors and just five hits allowed, Western Illinois couldn't generate any offensive momentum. Butler scored one run in the first inning and added two more in the fourth to secure the win.
Later in the day, Western Illinois faced Murray State and endured another tough outing, falling 9-0 in just five innings. The Racers' offense jumped on Western Illinois early, scoring four runs in the first inning and never looking back. Western Illinois managed just one hit and committed one error in the game. Pitching struggles were a major factor, as the pitchers surrendered nine hits and five walks while allowing seven earned runs.
Across both games, Western Illinois failed to score a run and managed only one hit in 12 total innings of play. Their offense struggled to make contact, while the pitchers had difficulty containing their opponents. These losses dropped their record to 3-9 on the season.
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