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| 05/13/26 - Away | 8-2 W |
| 04/30/26 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/13/26 - Away | 20-9 W |
| 05/14/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/28/25 - Away | 29-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Neuqua Valley's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Metea Valley Mustangs with a sharp 8-2 victory. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Ally Sutkowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sydney Benedict and Savannah Charlton did most of the damage at the plate: Benedict went 3-for-4 with three runs, while Charlton went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most runs Benedict has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Cameron Edelen, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Neuqua Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 10-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Neuqua Valley now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Metea Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 17 of their last 18 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-21 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Neuqua Valley will face off against DeKalb at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Barbs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Metea Valley, they will square off against Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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