Preview: Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg vs. Mattoon Greenwave
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Mattoon Greenwave at 10:00 a.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Arcola a 10-0 shutout on Wednesday.
Sam Hayes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. Hayes was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Hayes wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Erin Althoff, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Alaira Friese was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mattoon had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Sullivan by a score of 4-1 on Thursday. The victory was just what Mattoon needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
Hanna Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg couldn't quite finish off Mattoon when the teams last played back in April of 2022 and fell 7-5. Will Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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