Softball Preview: Hanover Central Wildcats vs. Andrean Fighting 59ers
The Hanover Central Wildcats are on the road again on Monday to play the Andrean Fighting 59ers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hanover Central put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Kankakee Valley.
Elle Mowry looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sienna Antkiewicz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Gabi Comia was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Andrean waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They beat the Red Devils by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2.
Abbey Bond spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maggie Voliva, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sadie Drousias, who went 1-for-1 with a triple and two RBI.
Hanover Central's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Andrean, their record now sits at 8-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hanover Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Andrean struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.8. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hanover Central couldn't quite finish off Andrean in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 and fell 4-2. Can Hanover Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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