Aurora East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elgin Maroons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aurora East of the 19-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Elgin's part, Braedyn Tetrev made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Tetrev was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elgin got a massive performance out of Grace Tetrev, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Tetrev is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Monica Martinez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Aurora East's loss dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Elgin, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-21.
Aurora East does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elgin, they will be playing at home against Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wheaton Academy is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Elgin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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