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| 05/08/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/15/25 - Away | 4-8 L |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 04/10/24 - Away | 10-0 W |
| 05/23/23 - Home | 17-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Wauconda had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 6-21 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Grayslake North Knights 8-7. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Knights back in April, they had to take a 8-4 loss.
The team relied heavily on Sophie Mantell, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Threde, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
As for Grayslake North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
On Grayslake North's side, Grace Hoker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Hoker gave up only three walks, the fewest she's had since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jane Pritchard was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Kendall Joy was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wauconda will welcome Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grayslake North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Round Lake at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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