Knights
| 04/19/25 vs Normal University | 2-14 |
| 04/18/25 vs Pontiac | 4-0 |
| 04/18/25 vs East Moline United | 7-3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Rochelle | 8-4 |
| 04/15/25 @ St. Charles East | 1-2 |
Kaneland dropped their record down to 9-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Normal University Pioneers, falling 14-2. The Knights were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pioneers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Kaneland saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Coulter, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
As for Normal University, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Normal University's side, Makenzie Post looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Post has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Molly Jones, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryan Coombs, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kaneland will square off against Sycamore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Normal University, they will challenge Jacksonville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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