Whitney Young not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 21, 2024. They blew past the Vernon Hills Cougars 15-0. The Dolphins' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Liani Delgado was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Chiqui Vazquez
| 03/27/25 vs Vernon Hills | 3 |
| 05/31/24 vs Oak Park-River Forest | 2 |
| 05/30/24 vs Leyden | 1 |
| 05/25/24 vs Maine West | 1 |
| 05/21/24 vs Proviso East | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Whitney Young let Chiqui Vazquez and Mara Finnigan run wild. Vazquez scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Finnigan scored three runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits Vazquez has posted since back in May of 2024. Claudia Lazzeri was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Whitney Young always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .720. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Whitney Young's win bumped their record up to 2-3-1. As for Vernon Hills, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Whitney Young will take on Oak Park-River Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Vernon Hills, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Vernon Hills Cougars face off against Libertyville Wildcats at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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