Pecatonica will square off against Winnebago at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Pecatonica has three straight victories, Winnebago has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Pecatonica barely beat Forreston the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Indians were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Cardinals on Thursday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Indians this season.
Maren Davis was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Ellie Bolen
| 04/10/25 @ Forreston | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Forreston | 2 |
| 04/09/24 @ Pearl City | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Orangeville | 1 |
| 03/24/25 @ Amboy | 1 |
In other batting news, Pecatonica got a massive performance out of Ellie Bolen, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave Bolen a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sammy Abate, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Pecatonica kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Winnebago came up short against Dixon on Thursday, falling 8-1.
Winnebago's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Pecatonica, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Winnebago's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pecatonica hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. It's a different story for Winnebago, though, as they've only averaged .242. Will they be able to contain Pecatonica's hitters?
Pecatonica might still be hurting after the 21-6 loss they got from Winnebago in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Pecatonica have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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