Prospect had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Wheeling Wildcats 8-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Prospect also won the last time the pair played back in April.
The team relied heavily on Gina Falls, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gianna Catanzano, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Prospect's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-12. As for Wheeling, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prospect will challenge Elk Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Elk Grove is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Prospect will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Wheeling, they will head out on the road to square off against Hoffman Estates at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Wheeling is facing Hoffman Estates at the right time seeing as Hoffman Estates is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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