Softball Recap: Schaumburg Saxons vs. Rolling Meadows Mustangs
Schaumburg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Rolling Meadows Mustangs with a sharp 14-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Schaumburg with their most commanding win of the season.
Allyson Caldwell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Caldwell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Caldwell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Taylor Dolecki was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Ella Oakley was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Rolling Meadows' side, Ashlyn Ferguson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Schaumburg's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Rolling Meadows, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Schaumburg will look to defend their home field on Friday against Barrington at 4:45 p.m. Barrington's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Schaumburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rolling Meadows, they will head out on the road to take on Lake Forest at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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