Softball Recap: Normal Community Makes It Five in a Row on the Road

Ironmen

Previous 5 Games (Away)

05/17/25 @ Streator	8-7
05/17/25 @ Streator	5-1
05/14/25 @ Olympia	5-1
05/13/25 @ Peoria	19-1
05/09/25 @ Normal University	6-2

Normal Community had won five straight on the road, but on Saturday they bumped their record up to 18-10 to make it six. They skirted past the Streator Bulldogs 8-7. The win continues a trend for the Ironmen in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won eight in a row.

Bailey Engel was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Tatum Yokley was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

As for Streator, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 17 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

On Streator's side, Makenna Ondrey put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched. Ondrey was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

In other batting news, Mya Zavada made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and earned one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Isabel Gutierez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Normal Community will welcome Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Ironmen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Streator, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against East Peoria at 10:00 a.m.