Yellowjackets
| 03/24/25 vs Shawnee | 12-2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Herrin | 6-5 |
| 03/20/25 @ Freeburg | 9-7 |
| 03/18/25 vs Marissa/Coulterville | 5-1 |
| 03/17/25 vs DuQuoin | 12-0 |
Chester put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Shawnee Redskins. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Yellowjackets also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Avery Hasemeyer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Kady Grau was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Elaina Lutman was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Chester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shawnee only posted an OBP of .320.
Chester's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Shawnee, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Chester has already played their next game, a 10-0 win against Steeleville on the 25th. As for Shawnee, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 21-6 victory against Meridian on the 25th.
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