With a playoff game on the line, Oswego rose to the challenge on Saturday. They came out on top against the Mundelein Mustangs by a score of 12-7. Oswego's win was all the more impressive since Mundelein was averaging only 2.26 runs allowed on the season.
Jaelynn Anthony made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Anthony has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Anthony was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Kaylee LaChappell and Marissa Moffett did most of the damage at the plate: LaChappell went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Moffett scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Kiyah Chavez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Mundelein's side, they got a good showing from Sophia Zepeda, who tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Karina Benes and Claire Connelly stepped up to the plate in a big way. Benes went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Connelly scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Pyke, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Oswego has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 29-10 record this season. As for Mundelein, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 36-3.
As of now, neither Oswego nor Mundelein have any future games scheduled.
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