Robinson Stars at the Plate and in the Circle as Crete-Monee Routs Bremen 22-5

The Crete-Monee varsity softball team unleashed a relentless offensive assault on Friday afternoon, cruising to a 22-5 non-conference road victory over Bremen in a four-inning, run-rule shortened contest. Highlighted by an 11-run second inning and a combined one-hitter from the pitching staff, Crete-Monee overwhelmed their hosts from the opening pitch.

The Crete-Monee lineup showcased remarkable depth and power, amassing 15 hits and drawing five walks while only striking out four times. After taking a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning, the offense exploded in the second, sending a parade of hitters to the plate to score 11 runs. They added three more in the third and capped the afternoon with a six-run fourth inning.

Marissa Robinson was a dual-threat powerhouse for Crete-Monee. At the plate, she went 3-for-4 with a triple, three runs scored, and a team-high four RBIs. Raechel Lindsay was perfect in the batter’s box, going 2-for-2 with a triple, an RBI, and a game-high four runs scored, while drawing two walks. Debra Wilson also turned in a flawless 2-for-2 performance with two runs and an RBI. Nadia Love added to the extra-base hit tally with a triple of her own. Once on base, Crete-Monee was aggressive, swiping 10 stolen bases as a team, led by two apiece from Taleaana Ramirez, Raechel Lindsay, and Kaylee Slattery.

In the circle, Robinson earned the win, pitching 2.2 innings and allowing just one hit and one earned run while striking out four. Slattery entered in relief to slam the door, tossing 1.1 hitless innings and striking out three of the six batters she faced. Despite a few defensive miscues that allowed Bremen to scratch across unearned runs, the Crete-Monee pitching staff maintained total control throughout the blowout victory.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

Scoring Drives

• First Inning: Crete-Monee opens the scoring early, bringing 2 runs across the plate.

• Second Inning: Crete-Monee’s offense erupts for an 11-run frame; Bremen answers with their first 2 runs of the game.

• Third Inning: Crete-Monee extends their lead with 3 runs; Bremen manages 1 run.

• Fourth Inning: Crete-Monee caps their dominant offensive performance with 6 runs; Bremen plates 2 unearned runs before the game concludes via the run rule.

Individual Statistics

• BATTING: Crete-Monee: Marissa Robinson (3-for-4, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 3 R); Raechel Lindsay (2-for-2, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 4 R); Debra Wilson (2-for-2, 1 RBI, 2 R); Nadia Love (2-for-4, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R); Kaylee Slattery (2-for-4, 2 RBI, 3 R); Leah Guillermo (1-for-4, 2 RBI, 1 R); L. Thunhurst (0-for-3, 2 RBI, 1 R); Giselle Angulo (1 RBI); Taleaana Ramirez (3 R). Bremen: Team Total (1 Hit). (Individual Bremen hitting statistics not provided).

• PITCHING: Crete-Monee: Marissa Robinson (W, 2.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 67 pitches); Kaylee Slattery (1.1 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 32 pitches). Bremen: Team Total (4.0 IP, 15 H, 22 R, 5 BB, 4 K).

• BASERUNNING: Crete-Monee: Taleaana Ramirez (2 SB); Raechel Lindsay (2 SB); Kaylee Slattery (2 SB); Leah Guillermo (1 SB); Nadia Love (1 SB); Marissa Robinson (1 SB); Madison Myers (1 SB).

• FIELDING: Crete-Monee: L. Thunhurst (6 Chances, 5 Putouts); Giselle Angulo (4 Chances, 3 Putouts); Leah Guillermo (2 Chances, 2 Putouts). Bremen: Team Total (2 Errors).