The Illini West Chargers will face off against the Barry Western Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Illini West and five for Barry Western.
Last Friday, Illini West came up short against Havana and fell 5-2.
McKenzie Yeakey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Natalie Wibbell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
Barry Western had taken Seymour down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Wildcats fell just short of the Indians by a score of 4-3.
Illini West's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Barry Western, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Illini West took their victory against Barry Western in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-3 score. Do the Chargers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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