Wheaton-Warrenville South had won four straight on the road, but on Friday they bumped their record up to 16-6 to make it five. They never let the Wheaton North Falcons get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Falcons on their field since May 5, 2021.
Presley Wright
| 05/09/25 @ Wheaton North | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Glenbard North | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Geneva | 1 |
| 05/03/25 vs Glenbard South | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs St. Charles East | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
The result came thanks to Presley Wright's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Wheaton-Warrenville South saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Becca Chaney, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
As for Wheaton North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-6. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.75 runs.
On Wheaton North's side, Hannah Wulf spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
Looking ahead, Wheaton-Warrenville South will challenge Plainfield South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Wheaton North, they will take on Hinsdale South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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