Aurora Christian extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They lost 20-2 to the Serena Huskers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Huskers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in April.
Aurora Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Kendall, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one triple.
As for Serena, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Serena's side, Cassie Walsh made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Walsh has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, RayElle Brennan and Brynley Glade did most of the damage at the plate: Brennan got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs, while Glade went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Glade has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Rebekah Shugrue also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora Christian will take on Chicago Hope Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Aurora Christian's pitchers better be ready for this one: Chicago Hope Academy has averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Serena, they will face off against Hall at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Huskers' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while the Red Devils have been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
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