Softball Recap: Elgin Takes a Loss

Elgin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ridgewood Rebels.

Braedyn Tetrev spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits.

On the hitting side, Grace Tetrev made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ainesly Downing, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.

Elgin's loss dropped their record down to 5-22. As for Ridgewood, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-15.

Elgin and Ridgewood could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Maroons (ranked 499th) will meet Lake Park (ranked 12th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ridgewood will challenge Resurrection at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (406 vs. 168).