Goode STEM Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 15-5 loss at the hands of the Rauner Wildcats.
For Rauner's part, Steven Castillo made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Castillo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Roberto Carrasco was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Jayden Delgado, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Goode STEM Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Rauner, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goode STEM Academy will challenge Curie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rauner, they will head out on the road to face off against UIC College Prep at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rauner knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully UIC College Prep likes a good challenge.
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