Gardner-South Wilmington scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 23-1 margin over the Donovan Wildcats. Gardner-South Wilmington might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Maddie Simms made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Simms has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Simms was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with seven RBI, two triples, and a run.
In other batting news, Kayla Scheuber was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Nina Siano, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Gardner-South Wilmington, bringing their record for this year to 11-11. As for Donovan, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Gardner-South Wilmington will challenge Iroquois West at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Gardner-South Wilmington knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Iroquois West likes a good challenge. As for Donovan, they will head out on the road to take on Gardner-South Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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