Maine West took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Maine South, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hawks on Saturday, sneaking past 2-0. Give the Warriors' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
KAITLYN MARSH
| 05/03/25 vs Maine South | 8 |
| 05/01/25 @ Vernon Hills | 12 |
| 04/29/25 @ Niles North | 10 |
| 04/26/25 vs Prospect | 10 |
| 04/24/25 vs Niles West | 9 |
| + 6 more games |
Not much got past KAITLYN MARSH, who gave up just four hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Maine South off the board. MARSH has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on KARA LINDENMUTH, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Maine West hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Maine South struck out nine times.
Maine West pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Maine South, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Coming up, Maine West will face off against Evanston at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Maine South, they will square off against Niles West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hawks are facing the Wolves at the right time seeing as the Wolves are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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