Indians
| 05/07/25 @ Plainfield South | 4-2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Joliet West | 9-0 |
| 05/03/25 vs Neuqua Valley | 7-3 |
Minooka proved they can win big on Monday (they won by nine) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Plainfield South Cougars, sneaking past 4-2. The victory was familiar territory for the Indians, who have now won three matches in a row.
Minooka got a great performance from Marina Hristov as she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Hristov has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Minooka saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Boyd, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Addisonn Crumly, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Minooka's record now sits at 17-8. As for Plainfield South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.
Minooka and Plainfield South should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Indians will take on Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (35 vs. 107). Meanwhile, Plainfield South (ranked 127th) will meet Bolingbrook (ranked 408th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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