Bolingbrook managed to slip by Joliet West the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Raiders lost 16-7 to the Tigers on Wednesday. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
Anaiyah Gregory and Karina Choi stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gregory went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Choi went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Mercy Hanny was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
Bolingbrook has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season. As for Joliet West, their record now sits at 4-19.
Bolingbrook and Joliet West could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Raiders (ranked 408th) will meet Plainfield South (ranked 127th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Joliet West will take on Oswego East at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (335 vs. 135).
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