Wheaton North is 8-2 against Batavia since May of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Falcons will face off against the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Wheaton North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Wheaton North turned things around against Hinsdale South on Saturday. They blew past the Hornets 9-2. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by seven runs or more this season.
Madison Moore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Wheaton North got a big performance out of Reagan Crosthwaite, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Crosthwaite a new career-high. Abby Del Preto was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wheaton North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hinsdale South only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, Batavia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 13-2 to Schaumburg.
Wheaton North's victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Batavia, their loss dropped their record down to 6-18.
Wheaton North took their win against Batavia in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 14-5 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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