Wheaton Academy came into Friday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Elgin Maroons 4-2.
For Elgin's part, Madision King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. King has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Elgin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Tetrev, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Tetrev is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played.
Wheaton Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-17. As for Elgin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-22 record this season.
Wheaton Academy will be playing at home against ITW David Speer Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. ITW David Speer Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Elgin, they will be playing at home against Streamwood at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Streamwood is coming into the contest with nine straight losses on the road, meaning Elgin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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