Stagg came into Monday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Thornton Fractional South Red Wolves 6-4. For Stagg, this counts as revenge for the 9-8 loss Thornton Fractional South walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Lily Henning spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Stagg let Makayla Mackessy and Audra Zukowski loose on the outfield. Mackessy scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Zukowski scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Sophia Padilla was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Thornton Fractional South's side, Camilla Rosas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Stagg's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-13. As for Thornton Fractional South, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stagg will take on Lincoln-Way Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln-Way Central will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Stagg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Thornton Fractional South, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Richards at 4:30 p.m. Richards' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Thornton Fractional South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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