Joliet Central is 0-10 against Romeoville since May of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Steelmen will host the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Joliet Central has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Joliet Central came up short against Plainfield Central on Monday, falling 16-1. The Steelmen have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Romeoville hadn't done well against Joliet West recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Spartans narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Tigers 4-3.
Lillian Roberts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kasia Brandt was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Delany Giacomo, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Joliet Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Romeoville, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-6.
Joliet Central might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Romeoville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Steelmen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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