Hinsdale Central's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the York Dukes and snuck past 7-5. This was payback for Hinsdale Central, who suffered a 13-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For York's part, Avery Kanouse was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Kanouse has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kanouse was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Maggie Demopoulos was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
Hinsdale Central's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-17. As for York, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-13.
Hinsdale Central is on the road again on Wednesday to play Proviso West at 4:45 p.m. Hinsdale Central is facing Proviso West at the right time seeing as Proviso West is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for York, they will head out on the road to square off against Downers Grove North at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Downers Grove North's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so York's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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