Wheaton North extended their losing streak to ten on Wednesday, dropping them down to 6-16. They lost 11-0 to the St. Charles North North Stars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the North Stars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-1 on Tuesday.
Wheaton North saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Surber, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for St. Charles North, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. The result was nothing new for the North Stars, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On St. Charles North's side, Carrigan Rich tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Rich has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ella Heimbuch was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jillian Salter, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wheaton North will face off against St. Charles East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fighting Saints have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for St. Charles North, they will square off against Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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