The Winnebago Indians will head out to square off against the Genoa-Kingston Cogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Winnebago gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Byron as they made off with a 9-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Genoa-Kingston, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top against Rochelle by a score of 10-5 on Saturday.
Kennedy Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooklynn Ordlock was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Elizabeth Davis was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Genoa-Kingston lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Winnebago's record now sits at 14-7. As for Genoa-Kingston, their record is now 15-13.
Winnebago might still be hurting after the 21-3 defeat they got from Genoa-Kingston in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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