Naperville North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-9 to the Waubonsie Valley Warriors, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Naperville North of the 10-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
Maddi Larsen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Sara Rossi, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Waubonsie Valley's side, Samantha Wiertelak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. Wiertelak has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Waubonsie Valley got a big performance out of Alyssa Tukker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dezirae Kelly, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Naperville North's defeat dropped their record down to 11-21. As for Waubonsie Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-16.
Naperville North will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Glenbard North at 4:30 p.m. As for Waubonsie Valley, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Yorkville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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