Softball Recap: Jacobs' Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak at Home

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Previous Games

04/23/25 - Home	10-9 W
05/08/24 - Home	1-12 L
04/17/24 - Away	0-11 L
04/27/23 - Home	5-12 L
04/06/23 - Away	2-11 L
+ 5 more games

Jacobs had lost five games at home, but after bumping their record up to 9-9 on Wednesday that streak is in the rearview. They skirted past the McHenry Warriors 10-9. The Golden Eagles' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.

Audrey Wetzel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, Kate Takasaki and Talia Disilvio did most of the damage at the plate: Takasaki went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Disilvio went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that Disilvio has snagged this season. Jianna Tanada was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Jacobs lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are 2-1 when they post two or more home runs.

As for McHenry, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.

On McHenry's side, Lyla Oeffling was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Natalie Bender, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.

Coming up, Jacobs will head out on the road to face off against Crystal Lake South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Eagles are facing the Gators at the right time seeing as the Gators are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for McHenry, they will be playing at home against Prairie Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.