Bolingbrook had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-19 to make it 13. They came up short against the Plainfield Central Wildcats, falling 15-5. The Raiders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Caeli Stelmachowski was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayla Jenkins, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Plainfield Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games.
On Plainfield Central's side, Kaylynn Howe looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Howe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Sommerfeld, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Emily Morales, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bolingbrook will face off against Yorkville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Plainfield Central, they will challenge Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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