Dunlap hadn't done well against Peoria Notre Dame recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Eagles walked away with a 9-5 win over the Irish. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 9-2 victory the Irish walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2018.
Kaitlyn Atkinson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madilynn Ramos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Rachel Mies was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Dunlap hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Peoria Notre Dame struck out eight times.
Eagles
| 04/05/25 @ Peoria Notre Dame | 9-5 |
| 04/02/25 vs Illini Bluffs | 4-2 |
| 03/29/25 vs Crockett County | 7-1 |
The win (which was Dunlap's third in a row) raised their record to 7-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Peoria Notre Dame, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Coming up, Dunlap will challenge Normal Community at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles are facing the Ironmen at the right time seeing as the Ironmen are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Peoria Notre Dame, they will be taking part in a tournament against Orion at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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