Wheaton North had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the West Aurora Blackhawks 11-1. The result was nothing new for Wheaton North, who have now won 14 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Erin Metz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Metz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Metz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Wheaton North let Reagan Crosthwaite and Monica Kading loose on the outfield. Crosthwaite went 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Kading went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Macy Pomatto was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with three RBI.
Wheaton North is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 27-6 record this season. As for West Aurora, their loss dropped their record down to 14-17.
As of now, neither Wheaton North nor West Aurora have any future games scheduled.
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