Wheaton-Warrenville South couldn't quite beat Wheaton North on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run defeat they were dealt last Monday. The Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers fell just short of the Wheaton North Falcons by a score of 4-2. The loss continues a trend for Wheaton-Warrenville South in their matchups with Wheaton North: they've now lost five in a row.
Parker Leonard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
On Wheaton North's side, Erin Metz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Metz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Metz was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Reagan Crosthwaite was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Wheaton-Warrenville South's defeat dropped their record down to 16-9. As for Wheaton North, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-5.
Wheaton-Warrenville South will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Lake Park at 4:30 p.m. Wheaton-Warrenville South will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. As for Wheaton North, they will head out on the road to challenge Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wheaton North's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Geneva's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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