Momence came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Grace Christian Academy Crusaders on Thursday and snuck past 12-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
The team relied heavily on Sydnee Vanswol, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Brooklyn Moeller was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Grace Christian Academy's side, Natalie Dalton put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Dalton was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Maddie Casino made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelina Larsen, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The win got Momence back to even at 1-1. As for Grace Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Momence will head out on the road to face off against Peotone at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will challenge Watseka at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Watseka will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Grace Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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