Softball Preview: Plainfield South Cougars vs. Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers
The Plainfield South Cougars will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers at 10:00 a.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Plainfield South gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past Minooka 4-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Wheaton-Warrenville South, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Geneva on Thursday as Wheaton-Warrenville South made off with a 10-3 victory.
Presley Wright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Wheaton-Warrenville South let Nelia Kirichun and Parker Leonard loose on the outfield. Kirichun scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Leonard scored a run while going 2-for-3. Abby Mease was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Plainfield South's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Wheaton-Warrenville South, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Plainfield South couldn't quite finish off Wheaton-Warrenville South in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Will Plainfield South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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