Minooka waltzed into their game on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Yorkville Foxes and snuck past 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Minooka, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Taylor Mackin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gracie Anderson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Minooka pushed their record up to 23-2-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Yorkville, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
Minooka will head out on the road to challenge Plainfield North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Minooka's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Plainfield North's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Yorkville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oswego at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oswego will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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