River Forest extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-4 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to the Argos Dragons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Dragons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Saturday.
As for Argos, they pushed their record up to 3-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
For Argos' part, Adelyn Lewark and Ella Dean were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lewark pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Dean tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave Lewark a new career-high in strikeouts (five). At the plate, Lewark went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Dean earned one run and two stolen bases. Lewark also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Stackhouse, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Ivy Stackhouse was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Forest will face off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so the Ingots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Argos, they will host LaVille at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dragons are facing the Lancers at the right time seeing as the Lancers are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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