
Bulldogs
05/10/25 vs Kennedy | 17 |
04/12/25 vs Elgin | 6 |
04/03/25 vs Wheeling | 3 |
05/05/25 vs Warren Township | 2 |
04/21/25 vs Lake Forest | 2 |
Waukegan extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-16 in the process. They came up short against the Kennedy Crusaders, falling 23-17. On the bright side, the 17- run effort marked the Bulldogs' highest-scoring game to date.
As for Kennedy, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-8-1 record. Considering they have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Kennedy's part, Kaylie Gallas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gallas was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kayleigh Bendik was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaida Rebolledo, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waukegan will challenge Libertyville at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Kennedy, they will face off against Juarez at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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