Larkin hasn't had much luck against West Aurora recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Royals will take on the Blackhawks at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, Larkin made easy work of Elgin and carried off a 13-5 win.
Mya Bermudez was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Kaitlyn Neubert was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Larkin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
West Aurora came out on top against Elgin on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Blackhawks put the hurt on the Maroons with a sharp 14-4 victory. The Blackhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Larkin pushed their record up to 13-15 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for West Aurora, they now have a winning record of 15-14.
Larkin came out on top in a nail-biter against West Aurora in their previous meeting back in April, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Royals since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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