After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheaton-Warrenville South, West Chicago was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Fenton Bison by a score of 11-7. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Bison: they've now won nine in a row.
Samantha Mueller
| 04/14/26 @ Fenton | 5 |
| 05/12/25 @ Fenton | 3 |
| 04/07/26 @ Riverside-Brookfield | 2 |
| 03/25/26 vs Glenbard North | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Ridgewood | 2 |
West Chicago let Sophia Ptak and Samantha Mueller run wild. Ptak got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI, while Mueller went a perfect 5-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base. Those five hits gave Mueller a new career-high. Haylee Majer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: West Chicago kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 9.6.
West Chicago's record is now 4-6. As for Fenton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
West Chicago will host Glenbard East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Fenton, they will head out to take on Amundsen at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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