Whiting was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 17-2 to the Illiana Christian Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Whiting of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brie Bannister made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Illiana Christian's side, Cayden Peterson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Illiana Christian got a massive performance out of Maya Wondaal, who went 4-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Avery Martin, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Whiting's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Illiana Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Whiting by a score of 12-0 later that day.
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