Pecatonica came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the West Carroll Thunder on Friday. The Indians' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maren Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Ellie Bolen
| 04/04/25 vs West Carroll | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ River Ridge/Scales Mound | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Amboy | 1 |
| 04/11/24 vs Pearl City | 1 |
| 04/05/24 vs Ashton-Franklin Center | 1 |
On the hitting side, Ellie Bolen was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sammy Abate, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Pecatonica was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Pecatonica's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for West Carroll, their defeat was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pecatonica will host Ashton-Franklin Center at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for West Carroll, they will take on Polo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Thunder are facing the Marcos at the right time seeing as the Marcos are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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