The Princeton Tigers will face off against the Mendota Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Princeton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Princeton proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 15) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Kewanee. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since March 27th.
Reese Reviglio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on nine hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ellie Harp, who went 1-for-3 with one home run. Keely Lawson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Mendota was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against Newman Central Catholic, falling 11-4.
Leah Henkel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Mendota's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Princeton, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Princeton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Mendota struggles in that department as they've averaged .391. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Princeton took their win against Mendota in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 21-5 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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