Wildcats
| 04/14/25 vs Hoffman Estates | 11-8 |
| 04/11/25 @ Elgin | 15-11 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lake Forest | 19-9 |
| 04/03/25 @ Waukegan | 23-3 |
Wheeling hadn't done well against Hoffman Estates recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Wildcats walked away with an 11-8 win over the Hawks. Winning may never get old, but the Wildcats sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Ava Shrake made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Katie Moser was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Alaina Costello also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Wheeling's record is now 4-2. As for Hoffman Estates, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Wheeling will square off against Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats are facing the Pirates at the right time seeing as the Pirates are stuck on a five-game losing streak. Hoffman Estates has already played their next contest (against Hersey), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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