Joliet Central hasn't had much luck against Bolingbrook recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Steelmen will look to defend their home field against the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Joliet Central has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Joliet Central is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Minooka, falling 22-0.
Meanwhile, Bolingbrook had to endure a 12-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Romeoville by a score of 9-4 on Tuesday.
Mackenzie McGrath was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Karina Choi, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four stolen bases, and four runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Anaiyah Gregory was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Bolingbrook kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bolingbrook's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 3-16. As for Joliet Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-17.
Joliet Central suffered a grim 16-3 defeat to Bolingbrook in their previous meeting back in April of 2018. Can the Steelmen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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