Joliet West is still winless after their match against Shepard on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Astros. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly two runs.
Ella Featherston made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Caitlin Jadron, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Joliet West's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Shepard, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Joliet West will take on Lincoln-Way West in a tournament on Wednesday. As for Shepard, they will head out to square off against Tinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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