Grayslake Central had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Grayslake North Knights onto the board and left with a 17-0 win on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Grayslake Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ann Wolff made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Wolff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Wolff was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eliza Piggott, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Emma Andrews, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Grayslake Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Grayslake North, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-14.
Grayslake Central will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Elk Grove at 11:00 a.m. Grayslake Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Grayslake North, they will head out on the road to challenge Wauconda at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Wauconda is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Grayslake North will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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