Oak Forest took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Sandburg, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bengals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Eagles on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bengals have posted since March 28, 2025.
Hailee Morin
| 04/11/26 vs Sandburg | 6 |
| 04/10/26 vs Argo | 9 |
| 04/09/26 @ Reavis | 16 |
| 04/06/26 vs Marian Catholic | 7 |
| 03/27/26 @ Homewood-Flossmoor | 9 |
| + 4 more games |
Hailee Morin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Oak Forest's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Morgan Reczkiewicz, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
The victory (which was Oak Forest's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Sandburg, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Looking ahead, Oak Forest will challenge Tinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bengals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Sandburg, they will welcome Andrew at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Thunderbolts have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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