Softball Recap: Rolling Meadows Mustangs vs. Elk Grove Grenadiers
Rolling Meadows was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elk Grove Grenadiers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rolling Meadows of the 27-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Rolling Meadows saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Iris Jordan, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Cobos, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Elk Grove's side, Lexi Goeringer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Goeringer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goeringer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Erika Gore tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Ariana Trausch was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Rolling Meadows' loss dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Elk Grove, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season.
Rolling Meadows will head out on the road to face off against Wheeling at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Wheeling is coming into the match with five straight defeats at home, meaning Rolling Meadows will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Elk Grove will take on Prospect at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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