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| 04/11/26 - Away | 13-12 W |
| 04/27/24 - Neutral | 0-4 L |
| 04/21/21 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 03/19/19 - Home | 1-6 L |
| 04/28/18 - Away | 16-3 W |
Rolling Meadows proved they can win big on Friday (they won by nine) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Wauconda Bulldogs 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since May 14, 2025.
Brynley Heffernan and Mary Linker were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Heffernan tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. Meanwhile, Linker tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Heffernan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Heffernan went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Linker went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that Linker has launched this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caylee Del Boccio, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. Vanessa Cobos also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Rolling Meadows kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive contests.
Rolling Meadows' record is now 2-6. As for Wauconda, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rolling Meadows will host Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Pirates will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Wauconda, they will be playing at home against Carmel at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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