An exciting North v. South battle is about to be fought. The Wheaton North Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wheaton North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Wheaton North beat Batavia 4-1. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won seven in a row.
Makayla Grantz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Reagan Crosthwaite and Abby Del Preto did most of the damage at the plate: Crosthwaite went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double, while Del Preto went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Wheaton-Warrenville South fell victim to St. Charles North and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They fell just short of the North Stars by a score of 2-0. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the North Stars recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Presley Wright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
Wheaton-Warrenville South's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Wheaton North, their record is now 19-6.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wheaton North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Wheaton-Warrenville South struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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