Wheaton-Warrenville South has not done well against St. Charles East recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers walked away with a 6-1 victory over the St. Charles East Fighting Saints. The win was familiar territory for Wheaton-Warrenville South who now have four in a row.
Maddie Pool made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Pool has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pool was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alli Michalowski, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Becca Chaney was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On St. Charles East's side, Grace Hautzinger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, St. Charles East saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katie Morgan, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Wheaton-Warrenville South's victory bumped their record up to 13-6. As for St. Charles East, their loss dropped their record down to 14-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheaton-Warrenville South will square off against Glenbard North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Glenbard North will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Wheaton-Warrenville South surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Charles East, they will head out on the road to take on Wheaton North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Wheaton North is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning St. Charles East will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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