Lisle is 2-8 against Wilmington since May of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Lisle Lions will be playing at home against the Wilmington Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lisle will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Wheaton Academy on Thursday. Lisle put the hurt on Wheaton Academy with a sharp 14-4 win.
Mia Mazzolini made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Mazzolini has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mazzolini was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lisle let Erin Bradley and Madysen Cole loose on the outfield. Bradley scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Cole scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Megan Bradley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, everything went Wilmington's way against Coal City on Tuesday as Wilmington made off with a 15-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Wilmington.
Lexi Strohm looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Molly Southall, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nina Egizio, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lisle's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Wilmington, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lisle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Wilmington struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lisle suffered a grim 19-1 defeat to Wilmington when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Lisle, Olivia Hansen (who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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