Softball Recap: Minooka Picks Up Sixth Straight Win at Home

Indians

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 vs Joliet Central	21
04/03/25 @ Joliet West	14
04/28/25 @ Romeoville	13
04/15/25 vs Oswego East	10
03/29/25 @ Providence Catholic	10

Minooka had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Plainfield East on Thursday. The Indians put the hurt on the Bengals with a sharp 8-1 win. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by seven runs or more this season.

Emma Best looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gracie Anderson, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Robinson, who earned three runs and one stolen base.

Minooka kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.

Minooka's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Plainfield East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minooka will host Rock Island at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Plainfield East, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Yorkville Christian at 10:00 a.m. The Bengals are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.