Is good pitching an art or science? Good luck coming to a consensus on that question. The debate could rage ad infinitum. One thing is certain, however.
Performed like it was Friday by Oswego’s and Wheaton North’s , good pitching can produce an intriguing case of masterpiece theater. The only thing missing over eight innings was dramatic music. “She was on and just did a marvelous job,” Oswego coach said of Anthony, his ace.
The sophomore right-hander also had a little help from a classmate. Sophomore outfielder delivered a key defensive play in the bottom of the seventh, helping the Panthers prevail 1-0 in the Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional championship game. Those super-sized efforts paced second-seeded Oswego (27-9) to the first sectional title in program history.
The Panthers play at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the Illinois Wesleyan Supersectional against conference rival Minooka (31-3-1), an 11-0 winner over Belleville East.
Oswego’s Jaelynn Anthony (20) celebrates her RBI single against Wheaton North during the Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional championship game on Friday, May 31, 2024. (Mark Black / The Beacon-News) Anthony fired a four-hit gem for the shutout, striking out six and only walking one as Oswego ousted top-seeded Wheaton North (28-7). And Page’s performance in center field was huge.
After Wheaton North pushed a runner to second base with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, sophomore designated player lined a single into short center field. Ne.
