Softball Recap: Evanston's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against New Trier, Evanston was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top against the Palatine Pirates by a score of 9-5. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildkits as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Isabelle Anthony

Batters Struck Out

05/03/25 vs Palatine	4
05/01/25 vs New Trier	3
04/29/25 @ Glenbrook South	3
04/28/25 @ Vernon Hills	0
04/22/25 vs Maine South	1
+ 3 more games

Isabelle Anthony made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had over her last eight matchups. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.

In other batting news, Maddie Berry was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Olivia Stanczak was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Evanston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive contests.

Evanston's victory bumped their record up to 4-11. As for Palatine, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10-1.

Evanston wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-2 loss against Glenbard East on the 3rd. As for Palatine, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against Elmwood Park on the 3rd.