
Mustangs
05/08/25 @ Ashton-Franklin Center | 19 |
04/10/25 @ Polo | 16 |
05/17/25 vs Pecatonica | 15 |
05/06/25 vs Ashton-Franklin Center | 15 |
05/22/25 vs Somonauk | 13 |
Morrison had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Somonauk Bobcats 13-0 on Thursday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matches by six runs or more this season.
Bella Duncan was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elle Milnes, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Madi Armitage was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Morrison was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .577. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Morrison has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 17 of their last 18 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Somonauk, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-14.
Morrison has already played their next game, a 9-0 win against Princeton on the 24th. Somonauk does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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