It was a good run, but Carmel unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Libertyville Wildcats by a score of 5-4. Carmel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Libertyville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Aly Krogman put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Krogman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Emma Carney made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Libertyville's side, Taylor Higham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Loizzo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Zoe Kinsella was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Carmel's loss dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Libertyville, they pushed their record up to 11-13 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carmel will face off against DePaul College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Libertyville, they will head out on the road to square off against Lake Zurich at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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