Grant Community extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 14-11-1 in the process. They lost 11-5 to the Mundelein Mustangs. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly six runs.
As for Mundelein, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 15-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
For Mundelein's part, Sophia Zepeda tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Zepeda has posted since back in March.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Avi Perez, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Shea Eaman was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grant Community will head out to challenge Johnsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mundelein, they will venture away from home to face off against Warren Township at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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