For the second straight game, Rich Township will face off against Kankakee. The Raptors will be playing at home against the Kays at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rich Township has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rich Township had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Kankakee put an end to it on Tuesday. The Raptors lost 20-1 to the Kays. The Raptors' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Kankakee's part, Kylie Glogowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Glogowski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kylee Cunningham was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Calleigh Moody, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Kankakee kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 11.2.
The win was the third in a row for Kankakee, bringing their record up to 8-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Rich Township, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rich Township has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .565. However, it's not like Kankakee struggles in that department as they've averaged .516. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
