It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Joliet Central can now relate to. They lost 20-6 to the Rich Township Raptors on Monday. Joliet Central's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 23 in a row.
Joselyn Davenport and Haydn Voss did some serious damage despite the final result: Davenport went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a triple, while Voss scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Even though they lost, Joliet Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
On Rich Township's side, Kasidy Whitaker and Tylar Whitaker did most of the damage at the plate: Whitaker got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Whitaker got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. NaSya Tyson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Joliet Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-24. As for Rich Township, their victory bumped their record up to 11-17.
Joliet Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rich Township, they will challenge Lincoln-Way Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln-Way Central will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Rich Township surely won't give up without a fight.
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