Wheaton-Warrenville South hasn't had much luck against St. Charles North recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the North Stars at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Wheaton-Warrenville South 3.3, St. Charles North 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Plainfield South hit Wheaton-Warrenville South with a six-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Cougars since on Saturday.
Lily Bobor was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Becca Chaney was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Pontiac typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday St. Charles North proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Indians. The win made it back-to-back victories for the North Stars.
Paige Murray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jordyn McBride, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Julianna Kouba, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
St. Charles North's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Wheaton-Warrenville South, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Monday'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 .345. However, it's not like St. Charles North struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wheaton-Warrenville South couldn't quite get it done against St. Charles North in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 3-0. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
