Mahomet-Seymour came out on top against Heyworth on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Bulldogs walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Hornets. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 8-4 win the Hornets walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Ainsley Whitaker
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Ainsley Whitaker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rio Casillas, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mahomet-Seymour kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heyworth only managed five hits.
Mahomet-Seymour has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-14 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Heyworth, they dropped their record down to 9-16 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mahomet-Seymour will square off against Monticello at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sages will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Heyworth, they will face off against St. Teresa at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an 18-game losing streak.
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