Donovan came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over the St. Anne Cardinals on Friday. Donovan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Laylah Lou Walters was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Walters has been consistent recently: 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.
On St. Anne's side, Tiffany DeYoung was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Maya Anderson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Donovan's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-12. As for St. Anne, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Donovan will take on Kankakee Trinity Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Kankakee Trinity Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for St. Anne, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Clifton Central, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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