Waubonsie Valley extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-10 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Naperville Central Redhawks. Surprisingly, this marked the Warriors' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Waubonsie Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Tukker, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Naperville Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 14, 2024.
On Naperville Central's side, Shea Meech spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Meech has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Riley Silvers was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Meredith Cann, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Waubonsie Valley will face off against rival Metea Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Naperville Central is set to take on their familiar foe Neuqua Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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