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| 05/08/25 - Home | 3-1 W |
| 04/10/25 - Away | 7-3 W |
| 05/14/24 - Home | 0-1 L |
| 05/02/24 - Home | 1-4 L |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 9-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Neuqua Valley came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Naperville Central Redhawks 3-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-3 back in April.
Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Neuqua Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nalia Clifford, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
The win got Neuqua Valley back to even at 12-12. As for Naperville Central, their record is now 14-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will square off against Oswego East at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Naperville Central, they will challenge West Chicago at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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