Softball Recap: Waubonsie Valley Warriors vs. Plainfield Central Wildcats
After flying high against Metea Valley last Thursday, Waubonsie Valley came back down to earth. The Waubonsie Valley Warriors fell just short of the Plainfield Central Wildcats by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. Waubonsie Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Plainfield Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Samantha Wiertelak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lily Elsea made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Dezirae Kelly was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Waubonsie Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season. As for Plainfield Central, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9.
Waubonsie Valley will challenge DeKalb at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Waubonsie Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Plainfield Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Plainfield East is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Plainfield Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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