St. Charles North had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-3 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Naperville Central Redhawks by a score of 7-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the North Stars also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Paige Murray
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Paige Murray made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jordyn McBride was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Heimbuch, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Naperville Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Naperville Central's side, Jamie Saran made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
St. Charles North will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Redhawks: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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