Softball Game Preview: Joliet West Tigers vs. Joliet Central Steelmen

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Previous Games

04/15/25 - Away	19-1 W
05/06/24 - Away	21-0 W
04/09/24 - Home	16-2 W
04/19/23 - Away	16-0 W
05/16/22 - Away	19-0 W
+ 5 more games

Joliet West is a perfect 10-0 against Joliet Central since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Tigers will host the Steelmen at 4:30 p.m. Joliet West has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Thursday, Joliet West came up short against Oswego East and fell 11-6.

Alaina Grohar led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Gabriela Juarez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Joliet Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They came up short against Yorkville, falling 18-1.

Joliet West has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-20 record this season. As for Joliet Central, their loss dropped their record down to 2-22.

Joliet West took their win against Joliet Central in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 19-1 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Steelmen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.