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| 05/02/24 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 04/06/17 - Home | 14-3 W |
Evanston is a perfect 3-0 against Highland Park since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Wildkits will face off against the Giants at 4:45 p.m. Evanston is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Evanston came up short against Maine South and fell 7-2.
Meanwhile, Highland Park entered their contest against New Trier on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Giants fell just short of the Trevians by a score of 6-5.
Lily Freedman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Chloe Connell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Brooklyn Swick also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Highland Park suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 5-3. As for Evanston, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Evanston came out on top in a nail-biter against Highland Park in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. Do the Wildkits have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Giants turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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