Minooka had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Oswego East on Tuesday. The Indians put the hurt on the Wolves with a sharp 11-1 win. The Indians have beaten the Wolves the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wolves has come to flipping the script.
Minooka got a great performance from Marina Hristov as she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Hristov has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Carlson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Addisonn Crumly also deserves some recognition as she hit her first doubles of the season.
Minooka was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Minooka's record is now 7-4. As for Oswego East, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Minooka is set to square off against their familiar foe Yorkville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Oswego East will take on rival Plainfield North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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