Big Foot hadn't done well against Evansville recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Chiefs never let the Blue Devils get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. This was a revenge game for the Chiefs: when they faced off against the Blue Devils back in April, they had to take a 4-3 defeat.
Holly Kynell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
Kynell wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Claire Patek, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Chiefs
| 05/08/25 vs Evansville | 4-0 |
| 05/02/25 vs Monroe | 2-1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Clinton | 9-8 |
Big Foot pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Evansville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Big Foot will take on Brodhead at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Evansville, they will face off against Delavan-Darien at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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