Rich Township hasn't had much luck against Illinois Lutheran recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Raptors will challenge the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. Rich Township has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rich Township came up short against Thornwood on Monday, falling 21-2. The Raptors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Illinois Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of Heritage Christian. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Chargers have suffered since April 10, 2024.
Mia Jacobucci made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Emma Nagle, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Rich Township's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Illinois Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Illinois Lutheran's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rich Township has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .558. It's a different story for Illinois Lutheran, though, as they've only averaged .342. Will they be able to contain Rich Township's hitters?
Rich Township might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Illinois Lutheran in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Raptors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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