The Dupo Tigers will square off against the Christ Our Rock Lutheran Silver Stallions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Dupo is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
Dupo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Father McGivney Catholic.
Addison Thompson
| 05/22/25 vs Father McGivney Catholic | 7 |
| 05/13/25 @ Gibault Catholic | 10 |
| 05/09/25 vs Valmeyer | 6 |
| 05/05/25 @ Granite City | 6 |
| 04/24/25 vs New Athens | 7 |
| + 3 more games |
Addison Thompson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaylyn Woods, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Keara Prater, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Christ Our Rock Lutheran has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.61 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Thursday. They came up short against Casey-Westfield, falling 17-7. The Silver Stallions' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Christ Our Rock Lutheran saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Williamson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three runs. Kylie Nalewajka was another, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Christ Our Rock Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 15-3. As for Dupo, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dupo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Christ Our Rock Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
