Niles West scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Maine East Blue Demons onto the board and left with a 24-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Niles West, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Penny Hutchinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Hutchinson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hutchinson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Olivia Pukal was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Mia Mendoza was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Niles West's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-7. As for Maine East, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-13.
Niles West will head out on the road to face off against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Niles West is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Maine East, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lincoln Park at 4:45 p.m. Lincoln Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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