Softball Preview: Kankakee Trinity Academy vs. Donovan Wildcats
Kankakee Trinity Academy will head out on the road to square off against the Donovan Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Kankakee Trinity Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Kankakee Trinity Academy is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Momence on Wednesday and snuck past 23-22.
Calleigh Moody was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Abby Petersen, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Donovan can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over St. Anne.
Laylah Lou Walters made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Walters has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Walters was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Lily Anderson and Hannah Hoffman did most of the damage at the plate: Anderson scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Hoffman got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Dayla Castillo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Kankakee Trinity Academy's record is now 2-3. As for Donovan, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-12.
Donovan's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Kankakee Trinity Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .538. It's a different story for Donovan, though, as they've only averaged .339. Will they be able to contain Kankakee Trinity Academy's hitters?
Kankakee Trinity Academy skirted past Donovan 7-5 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kankakee Trinity Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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