Softball Recap: Mahomet-Seymour Has No Trouble Against Rantoul

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 @ Galesburg	15
03/29/25 @ Galesburg	15
03/22/25 vs Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond	12
04/08/25 vs Rantoul	6

Mahomet-Seymour won the last time they faced Rantoul and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 14-8 margin over the Eagles. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.

Ainsley Whitaker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, Maddie Logsdon was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Madi White was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Mahomet-Seymour was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Mahomet-Seymour's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5. As for Rantoul, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

Mahomet-Seymour will challenge Normal West at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rantoul, they will venture away from home to challenge St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.