After losing to Kankakee Trinity Academy the last time they met, Donovan decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Donovan Wildcats came out on top against Kankakee Trinity Academy by a score of 6-1 on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Donovan.
Laylah Lou Walters was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Walters has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Walters was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Hoffman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Kankakee Trinity Academy's side, Calleigh Moody made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Donovan's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Kankakee Trinity Academy, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Donovan will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Momence at 4:30 p.m. Donovan is facing Momence at the right time seeing as Momence is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Kankakee Trinity Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Victory Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kankakee Trinity Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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