Grayslake Central has not done well against Wauconda recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Grayslake Central Rams had just enough and edged the Wauconda Bulldogs out 11-9. That's two games straight that Grayslake Central has won by exactly two runs.
Ann Wolff and Kaitlynne Faust were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Wolff pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Meanwhile, Faust pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Wolff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Wolff got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two runs, while Faust went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eliza Piggott, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kate Davies, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
On Wauconda's side, Alyssa Threde and Keelin Barton did some serious damage despite the final result: Threde went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Barton went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Grayslake Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-12. As for Wauconda, their loss dropped their record down to 18-10.
Grayslake Central will head out on the road to square off against Mundelein at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wauconda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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