It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wauconda had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lake Forest Scouts a 14-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Wauconda, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Alyssa Vodicka and Ellary Nick made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Vodicka pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Nick struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Vodicka scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Nick went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Keelin Barton was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Antonucci, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Wauconda's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-10. As for Lake Forest, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-19.
As of now, neither Wauconda nor Lake Forest have any future games scheduled.
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