Geneva is 0-10 against Wheaton North since May of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Vikings will head out to take on the Falcons at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Geneva is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Batavia.
Sloane Fisher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Lyons, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Wheaton North and Wheaton-Warrenville South faced off in a cross-town battle on Wednesday. The Falcons fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 1-0.
Wheaton North saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Hammer, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Wheaton North's defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for Geneva, their loss dropped their record down to 7-19.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Geneva hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Wheaton North struggles in that department as they've averaged .312. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Geneva might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Wheaton North when the teams last played back in April. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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