Prospect dropped their record down to 15-3 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maine West Warriors. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Maine West, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games.
For Maine West's part, KAITLYN MARSH spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. MARSH has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Maine West got a massive performance out of KARA LINDENMUTH, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that LINDENMUTH has launched this season. Another player making a difference was ILY NANTHAVINH, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prospect will challenge Elk Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Maine West, they will square off against Niles North at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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