Baseball Recap: Glenbard West snaps five-game streak of losses at home

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 8:06pm

Baseball Recap: Glenbard West Hilltoppers vs. DePaul College Prep Rams

Glenbard West lost to DePaul College Prep back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Glenbard West Hilltoppers walked away with a 5-1 victory over the DePaul College Prep Rams. The win made it back-to-back victories for Glenbard West.

Jack Humble looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kristian Shinohara, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Eric Lowrie was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

Glenbard West's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-20. As for DePaul College Prep, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-17.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glenbard West will take on Leyden at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for DePaul College Prep, they will head out on the road to square off against Chicago Hope Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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