Softball Recap: Waukegan wins going away against Round Lake

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 12:43pm

Softball Recap: Waukegan Bulldogs vs. Round Lake Panthers

Waukegan had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over the Round Lake Panthers on Friday. Waukegan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Round Lake's part, Arianna Cabral was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Christine Bearden, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Even though they lost, Round Lake was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.

Waukegan's win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-15. As for Round Lake, they dropped their record down to 0-14 with that loss, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.

Waukegan will take on Stevenson at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Stevenson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Round Lake, they will head out on the road to challenge Woodstock at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

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