Glenbard East hadn't done well against Glenbard West recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Rams came out on top against the Hilltoppers by a score of 7-4. This was payback for the Rams, who suffered a 6-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Claire Bolda
| 05/10/25 vs Glenbard West | 12 |
| 05/08/25 vs South Elgin | 11 |
| 05/06/25 vs Riverside-Brookfield | 9 |
| 05/05/25 vs Glenbard South | 6 |
| 05/03/25 vs Rolling Meadows | 7 |
| + 9 more games |
Claire Bolda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alexis Amrhein was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Marley Szeluga was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Glenbard East lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in May of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for Glenbard East and bumps their season record up to 17-4. As for Glenbard West, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-5.
Glenbard East and Glenbard West should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Rams will face off against Ridgewood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (131 vs. 357). Meanwhile, Glenbard West (ranked 54th) will meet Hinsdale Central (ranked 224th) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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