Minooka came out on top against Plainfield North on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Indians won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 8-7. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Minooka got a great performance from Emma Best as she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Best has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracie Anderson, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Jaelle Hamilton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Minooka's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Plainfield North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Looking ahead, Minooka will welcome Yorkville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Foxes have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Plainfield North, they will head out to square off against Bolingbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.21 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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