After a string of 18 wins, Minooka's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Plainfield South Cougars by a score of 4-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Minooka has scored all season.
Taylor Mackin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Minooka saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karli McMillin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Kelly, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Minooka's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-2-1. As for Plainfield South, their victory bumped their record up to 10-12.
Minooka will head out on the road to square off against Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minooka is looking to tack on another W to their 12-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Plainfield South, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against West Aurora at 4:30 p.m.
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