Softball Recap: Minooka Continues Home Dominance on Wednesday

Minooka put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over the Joliet Central Steelmen. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Steelmen recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Emma Best made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

Gracie Anderson

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/30/25 vs Joliet Central	6
04/21/25 @ Plainfield North	3
04/24/25 vs Bolingbrook	2
04/23/25 @ Oswego	2
04/19/25 @ Marist	2

In other batting news, Minooka got a massive performance out of Gracie Anderson, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-3. Those six RBI gave Anderson a new career-high. Addisonn Crumly was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.

Minooka kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Joliet Central only managed one hit.

Minooka's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Joliet Central, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Minooka will take on rival Plainfield Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Joliet Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Bolingbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.