Oswego put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 19-4 margin over the Downers Grove South Mustangs. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jaelynn Anthony was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, Oswego got a massive performance out of Leah McKenzie, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was McKenzie's first of the season. Aubriella Garza was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Panthers
| 04/03/25 @ Downers Grove South | 64.1% |
| 03/31/25 @ West Aurora | 56.1% |
| 03/26/25 vs East Lawrence | 48.4% |
| 03/26/25 vs Rehobeth | 54.2% |
| 03/25/25 vs Houston Academy | 33.3% |
| + 14 more games |
Oswego always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Oswego pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Downers Grove South, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coming up, Oswego will venture away from home to take on Sycamore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Downers Grove South, they will host Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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