Whitko not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 8, 2025 (when they won 18-0). They were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Argos Dragons. Considering the Wildcats' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Lilly Irons made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Irons was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meredith Hindbaugh, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Long, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs.

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| 04/17/26 - Away | 15-2 W |
| 04/18/25 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 04/13/23 - Home | 15-5 W |
Whitko's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Argos, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Whitko has already played their next contest, a 15-7 win against Triton on the 20th. As for Argos, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 15-9 victory against River Forest on the 18th.
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