Maine West waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Prospect Knights by a score of 10-5. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 7-1 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
KAITLYN MARSH
| 04/26/25 vs Prospect | 10 |
| 04/24/25 vs Niles West | 9 |
| 04/22/25 @ Maine East | 9 |
| 04/19/25 vs Hersey | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Vernon Hills | 9 |
| + 3 more games |
KAITLYN MARSH spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Maine West got a massive performance out of KARA LINDENMUTH, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that LINDENMUTH has launched this season. Another player making a difference was ILY NANTHAVINH, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Maine West lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Maine West's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Prospect, they moved to 15-3 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine West will head out to challenge Niles North at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Prospect, they are taking a road trip to square off against Elk Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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