Boone Grove proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 11) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Westville Blackhawks. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Boone Grove also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Natalee Meinert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Boone Grove saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mariah Atteberry, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Westville's side, Kierstin Vargas put in work while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Vargas was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Vargas wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lily Green, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Boone Grove pushed their record up to 6-3 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for Westville, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boone Grove will challenge Kankakee Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westville, they will head out on the road to face off against Oregon-Davis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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