Joliet Central hasn't had much luck against Oswego East recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Steelmen are taking a road trip to challenge the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. Joliet Central has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Joliet Central is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They lost 15-0 to Waubonsie Valley.
Meanwhile, Oswego East entered their tilt with Downers Grove South on Saturday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Mustangs.
Allie Gatz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kylie Mannis, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Owles, who earned three runs and two stolen bases.
Oswego East hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Downers Grove South struck out seven times.
Joliet Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Oswego East, their record now sits at 12-9.
Joliet Central suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Oswego East when the teams last played back in April 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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