Kankakee Valley not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 23, 2024 (when they won 13-0). Everything went their way against the Hobart Brickies as they made off with a 19-6 victory. The Kougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Jessica Beauchamp
04/30/25 vs Hobart | 6 |
04/22/25 @ Boone Grove | 5 |
04/16/25 vs Andrean | 5 |
04/29/25 vs Lowell | 3 |
04/01/25 vs Kouts | 3 |
Jessica Beauchamp made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kankakee Valley got a massive performance out of Catalina Veach, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That home run was Veach's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Madalynn Hemphill, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one double, and one RBI.
Kankakee Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Kankakee Valley's record is now 7-5. As for Hobart, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Looking ahead, Kankakee Valley will host Munster at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Kougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hobart, they will head out to take on Griffith at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Brickies are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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