Softball Preview: South Elgin Storm vs. Streamwood Sabres
South Elgin is 10-0 against Streamwood since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The South Elgin Storm will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Streamwood Sabres, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. South Elgin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
South Elgin is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Aurora East (and have done all season long). South Elgin never let Aurora East onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory on Tuesday.
Bri Wascher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wascher has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wascher was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Jenna Sheehan looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Emma Bell was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Adreana Hauser was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Streamwood is still looking for their first win of the season after nine contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-0 walloping at the hands of West Chicago on Tuesday.
South Elgin is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a massive bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Streamwood, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
South Elgin took their win against Streamwood when the teams last played on Wednesday by a conclusive 22-0. Does South Elgin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Streamwood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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