It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kaneland ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the DeKalb Barbs. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Barbs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Brynn Woods
| 05/17/25 @ DeKalb | 14 |
| 05/15/25 vs Aurora Central Catholic | 11 |
| 05/12/25 vs Morris | 13 |
| 05/09/25 @ Naperville North | 14 |
| 05/06/25 @ Oswego East | 6 |
| + 10 more games |
Brynn Woods spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lillyana Crawford was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Natalie Naab was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Kaneland's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-12. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for DeKalb, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-13 record this season.
Kaneland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for DeKalb, they will take on Neuqua Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Barbs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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