Aurora East extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-21 in the process. They lost 16-6 to the Streamwood Sabres. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sabres this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-14 back in April.
As for Streamwood, their victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-19. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
For Streamwood's part, Zanilla Jackson made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, Jackson posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hailey Dworak was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gianna Garcia, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora East will face off against Elmwood Park at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Streamwood, they will challenge Riverside-Brookfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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