Wildcats
| 04/07/26 vs Herscher | 8-2 |
| 04/06/26 @ Herscher | 16-5 |
| 03/31/26 vs Coal City | 11-8 |
| 03/30/26 @ Coal City | 13-1 |
| 03/28/26 @ Joliet Central | 18-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Wilmington had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Herscher Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-5 on Monday.
Lexi Strohm tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2025.
On the hitting side, Nina Egizio was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Aly Allgood also deserves some recognition as she hit her first doubles of the season.
Wilmington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Wilmington's record now sits at 7-3. As for Herscher, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wilmington will face off against Plainfield South at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Herscher, they will square off against Iroquois West at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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