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| 04/09/24 - Away | 2-13 L |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 9-6 W |
| 05/08/23 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 05/18/22 - Home | 6-3 W |
| 05/09/22 - Away | 2-16 L |
| + 5 more games |
River Forest and Whiting are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Ingots will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Oilers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. River Forest has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
River Forest had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Griffith put an end to it on Monday. The Ingots lost 14-0 to the Panthers. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Ingots were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Whiting strolled into their game on Monday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They never let Lake Station Edison get on the board and left with an 18-0 win.
Arianna Vianello was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Gabriella Watkins was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Whiting always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lake Station Edison only posted an OBP of .278.
Whiting's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for River Forest, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. River Forest hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Whiting struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
River Forest suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Whiting when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Ingots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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