Softball Recap: Wauconda Bulldogs vs. Grayslake North Knights
Wauconda put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They never let the Grayslake North Knights onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Wauconda needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Lesleigh Reimers was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Reimers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Reimers was also big at the plate, scoring three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keelin Barton, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. Madison May was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Wauconda pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Grayslake North, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
Wauconda will head out on the road to face off against Lakes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wauconda is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Grayslake North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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