Grayslake North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 10-4 loss at the hands of the Grant Community Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grayslake North of the 17-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lauren Gaeding was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Moormeier, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Grayslake North lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Grayslake North's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Grant Community, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grayslake North will take on Wauconda at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Wauconda is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Grant Community, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carmel at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Carmel will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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