Wheaton won the last time they faced Verona and things went their way on Monday too. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 13-9.
Rylee Stansberry
| 04/13/26 vs Verona | 9 |
| 04/07/26 vs Spokane | 5 |
| 04/03/26 @ Galena | 5 |
| 03/24/26 @ Verona | 5 |
| 04/09/26 @ Lamar | 3 |
Rylee Stansberry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Kinsey Pettengill was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted over her last eight contests. Jayci Park was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Wheaton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .345 or higher in five consecutive games.
Wheaton's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Verona, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wheaton will venture away from home to face off against Pierce City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Verona, they will head out to challenge Spokane at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Owls have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season.
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