Kankakee Valley is 1-9 against Munster since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Kougars will welcome the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Kankakee Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Kankakee Valley not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 23, 2024 (when they won 13-0). They were the clear victors by a 19-6 margin over Hobart. The Kougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jessica Beauchamp
| 04/30/25 vs Hobart | 6 |
| 04/22/25 @ Boone Grove | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Andrean | 5 |
| 04/29/25 vs Lowell | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Kouts | 3 |
Jessica Beauchamp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Catalina Veach was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madalynn Hemphill, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one double, and one RBI.
Kankakee Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Munster came tearing into Monday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Fighting 59ers 4-2.
Like Kankakee Valley, Munster also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylee O'Connell. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). O'Connell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cece Mason was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Munster pushed their record up to 16-3 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Kankakee Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Both Kankakee Valley and Munster just can't seem to miss. The Kougars have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Munster struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Kankakee Valley might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Munster in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Kougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
