Pontiac faced Beecher in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Indians fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 3-1. The Indians have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Elena Krause
| 04/26/25 vs Beecher | 1 |
| 04/26/25 vs Kewanee | 0 |
| 04/24/25 vs St. Joseph-Ogden | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Olympia | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Herscher | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Rantoul | 1 |
Elena Krause spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Pontiac saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was India Mattingly, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Pontiac's defeat dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Beecher, the win keeps they at an undefeated 21-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pontiac will take on Monticello at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Indians 2.4, the Sages 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Beecher, they will face off against Lincoln-Way East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bobcats 1.2, the Griffins 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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