Grayslake Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 16-9 to the Elk Grove Grenadiers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grayslake Central of the 9-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Ashley Mueller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Eliza Piggott was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Elk Grove's side, Lexi Goeringer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Goeringer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Goeringer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Elk Grove let Lauren Brunn and Ariana Trausch loose on the outfield. Brunn went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a double, while Trausch went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Trausch hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Hannah Kugelberg, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Grayslake Central now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Elk Grove, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Grayslake Central will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grant Community at 4:45 p.m. Grayslake Central is facing Grant Community at the right time seeing as Grant Community is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Elk Grove, they will head out on the road to square off against Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Elk Grove is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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