Softball Preview: Minooka Indians vs. Oswego East Wolves
After two games on the road, Minooka is heading back home. They will take on the Oswego East Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Minooka is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Minooka will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road victory of the season at Rock Island expense on Saturday. Minooka lost 15-3 to Rock Island.
Taylor Mackin put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Mackin has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mackin was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Jaelle Hamilton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Gracie Anderson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Oswego East beat Neuqua Valley 9-4 on Friday.
Minooka's defeat ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 21-3-1. As for Oswego East, they pushed their record up to 14-13 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Minooka was able to grind out a solid victory over Oswego East in their previous matchup back in April, winning 5-0. Will Minooka repeat their success, or does Oswego East have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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