Softball Game Recap: Plainfield South Gets the Win

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 8:25pm

Softball Recap: Plainfield South Cougars vs. Minooka Indians

Plainfield South's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Minooka Indians out 4-3. For Plainfield South, this counts as revenge for the 2-1 defeat Minooka walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.

For Minooka's part, Taylor Mackin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.

At the plate, Minooka saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karli McMillin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Madison Kelly, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Plainfield South's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Minooka, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-2-1.

Plainfield South will take on West Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Minooka, they will head out on the road to challenge Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minooka is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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