The Elgin Maroons will head out to square off against the Crystal Lake South Gators at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Elgin has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Elgin's offense. They lost 14-0 to South Elgin on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 27 runs in the game before, the Maroons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Grace Tetrev
| 05/06/25 vs South Elgin | 2 |
| 05/05/25 @ Aurora East | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Glenbard East | 3 |
| 04/30/25 vs Riverside-Brookfield | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Bartlett | 2 |
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Elgin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Tetrev, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases. Tetrev has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times she's played.
Meanwhile, Crystal Lake South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 19th straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Crystal Lake Central.
Riley Barda was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Natalie Salberg also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Crystal Lake South's defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Elgin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.
Elgin's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Maroons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Crystal Lake South, though, as they've been averaging only 0.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elgin continue to outrun the ball?
Elgin might still be hurting after the 14-3 loss they got from Crystal Lake South when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can the Maroons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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