Crete-Monee Offense Powers 18-3 Rout of Rich Township
The Crete-Monee varsity softball team put on an offensive clinic on Wednesday, cruising to an 18-3 victory over Rich Township in a conference matchup.
The Warriors’ bats were relentless from the start, but the game was truly decided in a massive middle-inning surge. After a 1-0 start, Crete-Monee plated seven runs in the third inning and followed up with a jaw-dropping 10-run rally in the fourth to cement the mercy-rule victory.
Raechel Lindsay anchored the offensive explosion, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs, including a home run and a triple. T. Ramirez also provided a spark, contributing two hits and two RBIs, while Giselle Angulo added three hits and three RBIs to the team’s total.
On the mound, M. Robinson delivered a solid performance, working all four innings and striking out five batters to secure the win. While Rich Township managed six hits, the Crete-Monee defense remained sharp and error-free, effectively containing the host lineup to close out the contest.
Game Summary
Score by Innings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R | H | E | |
| Crete-Monee | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Rich Township | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Scoring Drives
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1st Inning: Crete-Monee opened with one run; Rich Township answered with one to tie.
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3rd Inning: The Warriors broke the game open with a seven-run rally to lead 8-1.
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4th Inning: Crete-Monee added 10 runs in a dominant final frame to trigger the mercy rule.
Individual Statistics
HITTING: Raechel Lindsay led the Warriors’ 8-hit barrage with 3 hits and 5 RBIs. Giselle Angulo (3-for-4) and Leah Guillermo (2-for-3) also bolstered the offensive production.
PITCHING: M. Robinson earned the win, throwing four innings and striking out five while allowing only two earned runs.
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