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| 05/13/25 - Home | 10-9 W |
| 05/09/25 - Neutral | 3-8 L |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 5-6 L |
| 05/07/19 - Home | 9-7 W |
| 05/08/18 - Away | 9-3 W |
| + 2 more games |
Kankakee Valley's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They skirted past the McCutcheon Mavericks 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what the Kougars needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Mallorie Rose made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Danielle Gidley, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Madalynn Hemphill was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Kankakee Valley is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-10 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for McCutcheon, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-10 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kankakee Valley will welcome Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for McCutcheon, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. The Fighting Irish will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something the Mavericks surely won't give up without a fight.
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