The Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers will head out to take on the Downers Grove South Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheaton-Warrenville South's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Downers Grove South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Wheaton-Warrenville South took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. Everything went their way against Batavia as they made off with a 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Becca Chaney was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Natalie Martinez also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Downers Grove South suffered their biggest loss since April 19th on Monday. They came up short against Lincoln-Way Central, falling 16-3. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jacklyn Meyers was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Victoria Colorato was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Wheaton-Warrenville South's victory bumped their record up to 18-9. As for Downers Grove South, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-15.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wheaton-Warrenville South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Downers Grove South struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wheaton-Warrenville South skirted past Downers Grove South 15-14 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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