Naperville North had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Waubonsie Valley Warriors on Friday and snuck past 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Naperville North also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Ava Matthews spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hebron, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dylan Witzigreuter, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Waubonsie Valley's side, Hannah Laub was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4.
Naperville North's win bumped their record up to 11-18. As for Waubonsie Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-16 record this season.
Naperville North will play host again on Saturday to welcome Addison Trail, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Naperville North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Waubonsie Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. Waubonsie Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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