The Rolling Meadows Mustangs will face off against the Elmwood Park Tigers at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Rolling Meadows is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 9-1 to Addison Trail.
Iris Jordan
| 04/08/25 vs Addison Trail | 2 |
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Iris Jordan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rolling Meadows saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caylee Del Boccio, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Kelly McQueen also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, Elmwood Park finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They came up short against Glenbard East, falling 7-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered since May 13, 2024.
Elmwood Park's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Rolling Meadows, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rolling Meadows has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Elmwood Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .486. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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