Wilmington is 8-2 against Lisle since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Wilmington Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Lisle Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, Wilmington got the win against Coal City by a conclusive 15-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Wilmington.
Lexi Strohm looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Molly Southall was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Stefancic, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lisle came into Thursday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Wheaton Academy on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Lisle needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Mia Mazzolini made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Mazzolini was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Erin Bradley and Madysen Cole did most of the damage at the plate: Bradley scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Cole scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Elizabeth Fry was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilmington's record is now 9-3. As for Lisle, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wilmington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .537. However, it's not like Lisle struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wilmington's way against Lisle when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Wilmington made off with a 19-1 win. Does Wilmington have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lisle turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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