The South Beloit Sobos will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Polo Marcos at 4:30 p.m. South Beloit is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
South Beloit is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They fell just short of Earlville by a score of 8-7.
Whitney Schnack put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Schnack has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Schnack was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Zorah Martin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Fago, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-5.
Even though they lost, South Beloit kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Polo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Forreston 17-5. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Polo with their most commanding win of the season.
Like South Beloit, Polo also got a great game from a two-way player: Camrynn (Cam) Jones. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Jones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Polo let Sydnei (Syd) Rahn and Allissa Marschang loose on the outfield. Rahn scored three runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5, while Marschang scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlea Frey, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
South Beloit's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7. As for Polo, they pushed their record up to 6-12 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. South Beloit hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Polo struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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