Softball Recap: Evanston Wildkits vs. Maine South Hawks
Evanston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 4-0 to the Maine South Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Evanston of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Evanston saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rosie Witt, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
On Maine South's side, Jessica Hoffman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Hoffman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hoffman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charlotte Baumann, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Evanston's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14-1. As for Maine South, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Evanston will square off against Highland Park at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Maine South, they will head out on the road to challenge Glenbrook North at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Maine South is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road.
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