Softball Recap: Elgin Maroons vs. Aurora East Tomcats
Elgin had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Aurora East Tomcats by a score of 13-8 on Wednesday. Elgin's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last five games.
Braedyn Tetrev was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Tetrev was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Grace Tetrev was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Monica Martinez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Elgin's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-21. As for Aurora East, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-18 record this season.
Elgin will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. Wheaton Academy is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Elgin will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Aurora East does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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