Round Lake had lost 17 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it 18. They came up short against the Grayslake Central Rams, falling 18-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 back in April.
As for Grayslake Central, the win got them back to even at 9-9. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 17th (when they won 22-5).
For Grayslake Central's part, Evie Evert looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, Evert posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April.
On the hitting side, Grayslake Central got a massive performance out of Cameron Marshall, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Marshall a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Davies, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Round Lake will challenge Streamwood at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers are facing the Sabres at the right time seeing as the Sabres are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Grayslake Central, they will take on Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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