Softball Recap: Larkin Royals vs. Glenbard East Rams
Larkin can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Glenbard East Rams with a sharp 10-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Larkin needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Olivia Salazar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Larkin let Kaitlyn Neubert and Mya Bermudez loose on the outfield. Neubert went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI, while Bermudez went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Yesenia Escobar was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Glenbard East's side, Melissa Saldana was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The win got Larkin back to even at 9-9. As for Glenbard East, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Larkin will take on Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Larkin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Glenbard East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Aurora East at 4:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Glenbard East's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Aurora East has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
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