Larkin is a perfect 10-0 against Elgin since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Royals are taking a road trip to challenge the Maroons at 4:30 p.m. Larkin will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Larkin is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Round Lake 21-0 on Saturday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Royals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Mackenzie Wemken
| 04/18/26 vs Round Lake | 5 |
| 04/09/26 vs Streamwood | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Streamwood | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Bartlett | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Dundee-Crown | 1 |
Mackenzie Wemken made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Yesenia Escobar was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Rihanna Williams was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Larkin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Round Lake only managed two.
Meanwhile, Elgin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 12-1 to Wheeling.
Elgin's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Larkin, their record is now 7-8.
Larkin got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 against Elgin by a conclusive 13-5 score. Will the Royals repeat their success, or do the Maroons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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