Softball Recap: Crystal Lake South Gators vs. McHenry Warriors
Sadly, Crystal Lake South is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. They suffered a tough 13-0 loss at the hands of the McHenry Warriors on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crystal Lake South of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For McHenry's part, Natalie Bender made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Bender was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. She is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Maddie Hoffman was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Vanessa Buske, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Crystal Lake South's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for McHenry, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Jacobs the next time they take the field. McHenry will host Jacobs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Crystal Lake South will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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